Treatment of Rectal Tears in Animals

Stool softeners without any monitoring

Conservative management and monitoring (correct)

Systemic antibiotic therapy

Surgical repair through laparotomy

Thorough cleaning of the anorectal area and systemic broad-spectrum antibiotics (correct)

Exploration throughout the abdomen should be slow, deliberate, and smooth

IV fluids and flunixin meglumine

Accidental perforation during rectal examination necessitates immediate treatment

Perforation during rectal examination

Penetration through the anal orifice

Rupture of the muscular layers only (correct)

Mucosa or submucosa involvement

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