If You Could Only Give One To Little Ones Would You Pick An Enema Or A Suppository? Which Do You Prefer

If you could only give one to little ones would you pick an enema or a suppository? Which do you prefer to give most and why?

An interesting question indeed! You see, both remedies help the little ones with constipation, so one would think that they are simple alternatives from which to choose. And, to some point, this is true. Still, all other things being equal, I would probably choose to start with a suppository.

Most little monkeys usually don’t like things being pushed into their bottoms, and I can understand that. But the easiest method is to take a glycerine suppository, or a bisacodyl suppository if you think things are even more tenuous, and insert it — lubricated generously, along with your finger, with a bit of petroleum jelly (or what ever lubricant you may have on hand) — as deeply as possible into that cute little rosebud. You want to get it as deeply into your little’s rectum as you can so it can work it’s magic.

At this point it is usually safe to remove your finger, have your special one wait patiently, and soon nature should take its course. Now, sometimes they don’t cooperate so easily. In fact, I have one little bunny who always tries to push suppositories back out. When that happens, it is best to leave your finger inserted until the suppository has begun melting, at which point you may remove your finger. It should be far enough along by now that any subsequent pushing will also lead to a bowel movement. That should be motivation enough to stop the childish behavior right there and then. Still, you may want to have a puppy pad (or chux) in place as well as a clean diaper just in case the petulant behavior continues. As for how you correct such behavior, well, that is a personal matter.

However, I have found one technique over the years that has helped to curb such childishness. Simply replace the petroleum jelly with some Vicks vapo rub (or other menthol-laced petroleum jelly) and insert the finger once more. That will certainly get their attention. If the behavior persists you may escalate again by using a cream such as Ben-Gay or Icy Hot. Now you have moved from menthol to capsaicin, so the effect will likely be much more ... attention-getting. Only use this last method of you are certain of the need, as it can be extremely difficult to stop the effect once applied.

Yes, a most wonderful question. Thank you for the ask!