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Does a dog with hernia necessarily require surgery?

Date: 2024-05-23

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Does a dog with hernia necessarily require surgery?
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Dogs with hernias do not necessarily require surgery. Whether surgery is needed depends primarily on the state and size of the hernia. If the hernia is not painful and can be reduced without obstruction, then surgery may not be necessary. If the contents cannot be reduced and there is redness, swelling, and pain, then surgery is required to put the contents back into the abdominal cavity and suture the abdominal wall muscles. There are many types of hernias, including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, and perineal hernias. The recovery time varies depending on the location and size of the hernia.

Methods for preventing dog hernias:

1. Avoid inbreeding. Dogs with congenital hernias should not be bred to prevent inbreeding.

2. Aseptic treatment of the umbilical opening. When a mother dog gives birth, attention should be paid to aseptic treatment around the umbilical opening after cutting the umbilical cord to prevent infection and inflammation, which may affect the healing of the hernia opening and lead to a hernia.

3. Proper diet and exercise. Excessive eating and intense exercise should be avoided in managing puppies.

4. Separate housing. Adult dogs should be kept separate as much as possible to prevent the onset of this condition due to fighting, biting, or mounting each other.

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