Сб, 26 май 2018 Автор: Елена Витинг
Umbilical hernia in puppies is a common
pathology. This defect is characterized by loss of internal
organs (uterus, intestinal loops, omentum) in the formed or
physiological opening of the lower abdomen. More often
the disease is hereditary and has a genetic
nature
Contents
Umbilical hernia in a puppy: causes
The birth of an animal is accompanied by the closure of the abdominal opening,
to which the umbilical cord was previously attached, connecting the baby with
mother’s womb. Usually the umbilical ring closes completely in
during the day. The skin on the abdomen becomes smooth. But sometimes
deviation occurs, resulting in increased ring sizes
or changing its shape. The result is a stretch.
connective tissue and organ prolapse. This defect may like
disappear after a few days and become a prerequisite for
infringement of internal organs.
The main causes of puppy umbilical hernia are:
heredity;
low tone of the abdominal wall;
weak connective tissue;
improper removal of the umbilical cord;
birth trauma;
flatulence;
increased intra-abdominal pressure.
Genetic predisposition to pathology have dachshunds,
Bull terriers, Chows, Collies, German Shepherds, Basenji, Poodles,
Bobtails and Pekingese.
Types of pathology
Education are congenital (inherited as recessive
feature) and acquired. In the second case, tumors occur under
exposure to external factors or anatomical features.
Umbilical hernias are classified into four types.
The true. In the unopened umbilical ring falls hernial
bag formed by bulging pleura or peritoneum. Content
bag is part of the internal organs.
False. They are a soft hollow growth that
time is filled with fat.
Directed to. Part of the organ prolapse is elastic and
mobile, easily rises on a former place when pressing.
Restrained (hard). The hernial ring pins the organ and can
cause tissue swelling and growth of education.
Symptoms of umbilical hernia in a puppy. Диагностика diseases
Education is an elastic soft tumor.
consistency that occurs in the navel. It does not break the skin
the cover and in most cases does not cause discomfort to the dog.
The size of the growth varies from the size of a pea to a walnut.
The defect is easily palpable and beautifully visualized. With more
careful pressure can be found hernial ring.
To the secondary clinical manifestations of acquired hernia
relate:
the presence of seals;
change in respiratory rhythm;
pain sensations;
depression and lack of appetite.
A preliminary diagnosis can be made by the owner himself, determining
puppy the main symptom of umbilical hernia – a bulging area of skin
round shape – by visual inspection or palpation.
The final conclusion is made by a veterinarian based on a blood test.
(general and biochemical) and urine. If necessary, held
ultrasound examination of the digestive tract.
Treatment of umbilical hernia in a puppy: what to do at home
conditions
Having found a tumor, the owner must take steps to treat it.
Important! Before starting any therapeutic manipulations you need
be sure to consult a veterinarian. In the first two months of life
a puppy doctor may decide on non-surgical gluing
hernia, if it is reducible.
Self help is possible provided that education
has a small size, and the puppy is still small. In these cases, apply
palliative therapy. The method is to overlay the growth
fixing bandage consisting of a coin or a tight lump
wool, fastened with several strips of adhesive plaster. Procedure
carried out immediately after reposition.
Good results can be achieved with a firming massage area.
around the navel. The purpose of the procedure – activation of blood circulation, removal
spasms, strengthening the abdominal wall and ligaments.
Five-minute manipulations are carried out several times a day. Equipment
based on kneading and stimulating the abdominal area.
First, finger strokes are performed by strokes, which
promote relaxation of the animal. Then slowly clockwise
Arrow begin circular movements. Watch the pet’s reaction –
in the presence of pain, the procedure should be immediately
stop it. Attention! Massage is contraindicated in infections, wounds,
fever and inflammation.
Remember that a hernia pet should not be allowed to stand on
hind legs. You can take a sick dog in your arms only under
stomach.
Surgical treatment method
An unpleasant consequence of the pathology can be jamming of organs.
hernial sac, circulatory disorders and necrosis that makes
umbilical hernia in a puppy is required to be removed. Clinical picture
pinching includes:
fever;
increase and redness of the hernia;
swelling of the peritoneum;
rapid breathing and heartbeat;
tension and pain during palpation;
vomiting;
apathy, nervousness;
refusal of food;
lack of stool.
If the above symptoms are independent or
untimely help can exacerbate the situation, and in running
cases and cause death. At the slightest suspicion of
Pinching the owner should immediately contact the veterinarian.
The purpose of the surgery is to restore normal
the functioning of the body and the prevention of negative consequences.
A simple operation is performed under local anesthesia using
sedatives. The surgeon cuts the skin, reveals
the hernial bag, then adjusts the internal organs, drags
umbilical ring and stitches. Procedure возможна только при
full vaccination of the puppy.
After surgery, the animal is shown wearing a bandage. Healing
courses of antibiotics, painkillers,
vitamins and immunostimulants.
