Symptoms and Hazards of Canine Hernia

The clinical symptoms of canine hernia mainly include abdominal masses and abdominal pain in various parts of the body. After a dog has a hernia, normal tissues in the body will leak into the hernia hole, which can cause partial tissue necrosis if it lasts for a long time. If a hernia occurs in the dog's abdomen, it is likely to cause intestinal obstruction or intestinal necrosis. It is recommended that owners take their dogs to the pet hospital in time for surgery to suture the hernia hole.

The symptoms and hazards of canine hernia diseases are related to the location of the hernia.

1. Hiatal hernia

When a dog has a hiatal hernia, the contents of the hernia are usually organs in the abdominal cavity, such as the stomach and intestines. Due to the compression of the esophagus and trachea by a large amount of hernia contents, the dog may exhibit obvious vomiting and rapid breathing.

1. Perineal hernia

If a dog has a hernia in the perineal area, it may lead to difficulty in defecation. If the hernia contents are the bladder, it may also cause the dog to be unable to urinate.

1. Umbilical hernia

Umbilical hernia occurs at the dog's navel, mostly in puppies under five months old. The appearance is a limited, soft, fluctuating protuberance. It is painless, without heat, and can be pressed back into place, but it will return to its original state after releasing the pressure. It usually causes vomiting, loss of appetite, increased body temperature, and pain upon touching the affected area. In addition, it can also cause secondary intestinal bloating or constipation, and changing positions or pressing on the swelling can no longer make it disappear.

1. Inguinal hernia

Inguinal hernia is more common in female dogs aged 2-6 months. A swollen mass can be seen in the inguinal area, and as the disease progresses, the swelling will gradually increase in size and become harder. It may cause the dog to have abdominal pain, vomiting, or difficulty in defecation.