Hernias in dogs
Overview
Symptoms
Risk
Diagnosis
Vet treatment
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Prevention
When to worry
Hernias in dogs
Hernias in dogs happen when soft tissues or organs are in the wrong place. Hernias are quite common in dogs and usually happen as birth defects. Around 1 in 500 puppies is born with a hernia. There are different types of hernias, and some cause more severe problems than others. Dogs of any breed or sex can get hernias, but they're most common in young male small-breed dogs.
Hernias in dogs happen when pieces of tissue or organ push through a gap or tear in a muscle wall. Some appear as lumps on the tummy under the skin. Others are inside the body, so unseen. Internal hernias are often only identified when they make your dog unwell. Sometimes very small hernias are not immediately dangerous. Others are life-threatening and need an urgent operation to repair them. Always ask a vet to check any lumps or swellings on your dog’s tummy.
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