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Originally Posted by jeanief  The two common sites for hernias are the groin (inguinal ) or the navel (umbilical). Hernias have a hereditary basis, because there is a genetic predisposition for delay closure of the abdominal ring. Sometimes the navel hernia is casued by the mom cutting the cord to close to the stomach.
Inguinal hernias are more common in females dogs. A buldge in the groin may not be seen until the after the bitch has been bred or becomes old, in which case a pregnant or diseased uterus may be incarcerated in the hernia. These hernias should be repaired. Ones in males might close on their own, if not it's a easy repair. Navel hernias might go away by 6 months if not have them repaired. If you can 't push the hernia back in they are called incarcerated .The blood gets cut off and causes painfull swelling at the grion or navel and you need to get to the vets asap. ( from my vet book) |
"Hernias have a hereditary basis, because there is a genetic predisposition for delay closure of the abdominal ring."
Thank you for confirming what I have seen, experienced, read, and been told by very experienced show/breeders and my vet about these hernias.