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Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Just want some information on inguinal hernias. I know what they are and what they look like, but am wondering about the chances of it going away on its own, if members had a surgery to repair it, did they have the female spayed, have you ever bred an adult dog with an inguinal hernia as a puppy, do you feel its genetic, etc. I guess what I am asking for is personal experiences with this type of hernia. Thanks in advance for your help. |
HI! Inguinal hernias are in the abdominal wall. These are hereditary and should not be bred to pass on the defect. Most surgeries will be involved when the dog is spayed/neutered. |
There is controversy concerning the hernia's. Do a search and read on it. some sites are saying that they aren't genetic. One of my vets, say fit them and breed later if you want to. |
The research I've done and opinions of several vets is that is hereditary. You can have them repaired when the dog is spayed/neutered. |
I don't think I have had a vet say they were NOT genetic but personally, I don't really care which they are. I would not use the dog, even after the hernia has been repaired, for breeding because I do subscribe to the genetic theory. I had a litter of 2 beautiful girls several years ago and both had bilateral inguinal hernias. Both were repaired at age 10 weeks-I didn't think they should wait. Also, I did not breed those parents again to each other..The girls are fine and never even stayed in the hosp overnight and one was VERY bad.. So, they do quite well with the surgery. The puppy can be altered and have dentals done at the same time.. |
What exactly is this? My bulldog has what looks like a belly button and the vet said it was a bit of a hernia that occurred at birth where the umbilical cord was. The vet said it wasn't a bad one, wouldn't affect her at all and didn't need to be corrected. I'm planning to breed her this summer -- do y'all think that would cause a problem? Julie |
My girl had huge inguinal hernias on both sides. I was playing with her on day outside when she like 14 weeks and when she got on her belly I saw a buldge portruding from her lower abdomen. I totally freaked out and rushed her to the emergency vet. She had them surgecly repair and she also got spayed. No sense in breeding stock with hernias that are well known to be passed on. I would not want someone or a puppy to go through what my girl and I went through. It would be very unethical, selfish and irresponsable of anyones part to breed a dog with this kind of fault. When she did get spayed I felt a bit bummed because I wanted puppies but since I did not really plan to become a breeder or get in the business it was irrelevant. Also I will also always do what is right and in the best interest of my girl, she is my pet first and foremost. I couldn't bare seeing her suffer or unconfortable and just the thought of loosing her makes me sad. :animal36 :thumbup: |
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An inguinal hernia occurs in the groin area when the inguinal canals do not close properly. Yours is an umbilical hernia usually caused my the mother chewing the cord too close, but sometimes it can also be genetic in which case you should not breed. If the bulge is still there I would think the pressure of being pregnant may cause the opening to enlarge and be risky. Even if fixed and determined not to be hereditary the opening could tear back open. The bulge is actually organs poking through the abdominal wall. The danger is that if they get pinched or twisted they require immediate surgery and will die with 24 to 48 hours if not repaired. They become extremely painful at this time and the puppy stops eating and may even stop drinking. |
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