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jhjkgdfhk

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What can cause rectal prolapse in a short-tailed opossum?
 
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What is the most common cause of illness or disease in a short-tailed opossum?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Aging and poor diet are the most common causes. It is more common in aging females than males. It can also be a result of secondary bacterial enteritis.

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Poor husbandry or diet in captivity.


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