Hernias in Dogs
A hernia is a bulge of tissue or bodily organ that has passed through a tear or defect in a muscular wall. In dogs, the four most common types of hernias include umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, perineal hernias, and diaphragmatic hernias.Umbilical hernias are the most common and occur on the midline of the stomach at the belly button. Umbilical hernias pose no real health problems since fatty tissue is usually the only item that protrudes through the opening. These hernias can occur with both male and female dogs.
Inguinal Dog Hernia
Inguinal hernias occur where the abdominal muscles meet that of the hind legs. They occur as birth defects or due to injury. These hernias are more serious than umbilical hernias because the intestines can protrude, disrupting the normal digestive process. Replacement of the herniated material and suturing the tear or defective muscle must be done to correct this type of hernia.
Perineal Dog Hernia
Perineal hernias occur due to a weakening of the muscles located beneath the tail on either side of the anus. These hernias usually occur in older dogs and can cause impactions and elimination problems if they are not corrected. Female dogs usually are not affected by this type of hernia.
Diaphragmatic Dog Hernia
Diaphragmatic hernias are the most serious type of hernia. A tear or rupture of the diaphragm, the wall of muscle that separates the chest cavity and lungs from the abdomen, can allow the intestines, liver or other vital organs to enter into the chest cavity.
This type of hernia can be congenital or result from an injury. Breathing difficulties, weakness, and intestinal problems can occur and must be surgically corrected. X-rays are the only sure diagnosis of this hernia, but after repair the dog can resume a normal life.
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Date Added: Monday 28th September 2009
"My pekingese snowball seens to have some sort of hernia and actually seems like his testicle has gotten all the way up there there is no help around here i dont have 4000 to get him surgery he is agonizing Anyone knows an org that may help me financially asap?"
E Vasquez
Date Added: Saturday 11th July 2009
"this page is not helpful at all my dog has a hernia and it didn't tell me if i can breed a dog with a hernia"
lauren
Date Added: Monday 22nd June 2009
"This page is great, Thank you. After coughing hard my dogs belly became swollen. Then her legs and feet. Could this be a hernia? "
Rick
Date Added: Saturday 31st January 2009
"So i have a puppy. not a year old just yet. he has been licking at a red bump...it's kind of large and kind of around...i guess below his penis....i guess. i think it could be a hernia. Inguinal hernia. should i take him to the vet, it's bleeding a little and very sensitive. "
samie
Date Added: Sunday 16th November 2008
"this page was very very helpful i came on here because my teacup chihuahua has a hurnia on his belly button and is only 7 weeks old. But i do have one question will it kill my lil baby? "
Jordan
Date Added: Friday 12th September 2008
"My dog has a umbulical hernia and she is pregnant is it dangerous?"
Kim
Date Added: Monday 11th August 2008
"im am about to buy a puppy knowing he has a hernia where his umbilical cord hadnt completey developed, how much does it cost to be put right?"
*l*
Date Added: Thursday 1st May 2008
"dog have hernia shouldn't be breed again for puppies and the dog that made that puppies. it a heriditary gene a defect in the dog line(no offen)..hope this message doesn't offend any breeder. all breeders should know this"
blackpit4
Date Added: Saturday 22nd March 2008
"my yorkie has a hernia, would the stress of her puling on the leash can cause damage of her bladder or loss of bladder control "
yorkie mom
Date Added: Sunday 2nd March 2008
"My Jack Russell came home with a bulge on his side. I had no idea what it was until I found your site. I feel certain it\'s a hernia and hope my vet can repair it without any problem. Thanks for the extensive information on the different types of hernias in dogs."
bj mom of 3 Jack Russlls