What to do about dog hernias

Dog hernias can generally be divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. If the contents of the hernia can be returned to their original position and no hernia hole has formed, conservative treatment can be adopted. If there are contents embedded in the hernia hole, such as intestines, fat, etc., surgical treatment is needed to put the contents back in place. However, for older dogs, the risk of surgical treatment is relatively high, especially the risk of anesthesia. Therefore, before surgery, the risk of surgery needs to be evaluated. If surgery is necessary, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital with professional anesthesiologists for the operation.

1. Conservative treatment

The main method of conservative treatment is to use external fixation to allow the hernia hole to heal naturally, mainly for non-obstructive hernias or small hernias. If the hernia has no pain and can be reset without getting stuck, surgery may not be necessary.

1. Surgical treatment

If the contents cannot be reset and symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain occur, surgical treatment is needed. The hernia is cut open from the side, and the contents are returned to the abdominal cavity, then the abdominal muscle is sutured. There are many types of hernias, such as umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, and perineal hernias, depending on the location and size of the hernia, the recovery time will vary.

Note: Hernias should be treated in a timely manner to prevent them from getting bigger.