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bjh · 02-20-2009, 01:42 PM

This is a very good article that explains the different types of umbilical hernias.
BreederVet - Umbilical Hernias in Dogs

If the umbilical ring does not close immediately after birth sometimes a little fatty tissue is trapped on the outside of the abdomen after the ring closes causing a bubble-like area where the umbilical cord was attached. If the bubble cannot be pushed back up into the abdomen it is called a non-reducible hernia. If the bubble can be pushed back up into the abdomen then it is called a reducible hernia and surgery is advisable.

I had a female once that I though had a hernia that was about the size of a marble. The vet operated and it turned out not to be a hernia, just some fatty tissue trapped.

02-20-2009, 01:42 PM	#4
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	This is a very good article that explains the different types of umbilical hernias. BreederVet - Umbilical Hernias in Dogs If the umbilical ring does not close immediately after birth sometimes a little fatty tissue is trapped on the outside of the abdomen after the ring closes causing a bubble-like area where the umbilical cord was attached. If the bubble cannot be pushed back up into the abdomen it is called a non-reducible hernia. If the bubble can be pushed back up into the abdomen then it is called a reducible hernia and surgery is advisable. I had a female once that I though had a hernia that was about the size of a marble. The vet operated and it turned out not to be a hernia, just some fatty tissue trapped.