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Does my pup have a hernia? HI: wondered if anyone has a pup that has had a hernia(sp?) I think my little guy might have one. Near the crease of his leg and his private area. It feels like a little mass of something. It doesn't hurt him or anything, It sort of feels like some kind of a gland also. I'm not sure, I'm going to have to take him to the vet and ask? Is this something that is suppose to be removed if it is a hernia?? |
Hi -- Sammi had an inguinal hernia, which was in the crease of her leg...Here is some description of that particular hernia...I would take Miko to the vet...Have the vet look to be sure... Hope this helps... Fran Inguinal Hernias: Hernias in the groin commonly occur in female dogs that are pregnant or experiencing bloating or constipation. I occasionally see the problem in male dogs as well. In all cases, tissue that belongs in the rear of the abdominal cavity presses out through a weak area surrounding the femoral artery and nerve. Usually the hernia sac contains nothing but fat. It is reducible back into the abdomen with finger pressure. Under general anesthesia, I carefully dissect out the entire sac with scissors and scalpel down until it resembles a small balloon attached to the thigh Then I carefully replace it into the abdomen. One has to be very cautious in darning the hole shut not to pinch the femoral artery or nerve. It is quite common for a second hernia form later on the unaffected opposite groin so to be safe, I repair both sides. Post surgical scaring reinforces and blocks future hernias at the site – I have never had one reoccur. |
Years ago we had a little 9 year old female chihuahua that had a hernia that kept getting bigger. I can't tell you what kind it was, but it was located in the same area. The vet removed it and she did great and felt so much better without the additional mass between her little legs. She lived to a ripe old age of 17. :) |
It is possible your baby has an inguinal or femoral hernia. The vet will be able to tell you very quickly. IF, the opening is large enough for any of the bowel to slip thru, there is danger of strangulation which is a VERY SERIOUS CONDITION. It must be dealt with immediately..whether by surgery or reducing the bulge. Hernias usually are NOT hard but of course they can be. Frequently, inexperienced owners will mistake a little fatty lump as a hernia so that is another reason to have him checked. |
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