What is a hernia in a dog? Diagnosis andtreatment: inguinal, umbilical and intervertebral hernia in quadrupedspets

Вт, 12 июн 2018 Автор: Юлия Петрова

The main symptom of hernia in dogs is the loss of internal
organs with protrusion of the skin in this area. There are a few
types of this pathology in animals from which it is not insured
no representative of the canid species. For this reason should
arm yourself with information about their symptoms and treatment.

Contents

Types of hernia

Hernias, by origin, are congenital or acquired.
Dogs are usually dominated by the following types of hernia:

1. In the esophagus – hiatus.

2. Between the bladder and rectum – perineal.

3. Around the navel is located – the umbilical.

4. On the back wall of the abdominal cavity is – inguinal.

5. In the area of ​​the diaphragm is located – diaphragmatic.

6. Between the dorsal vertebrae – intervertebral.

Perineal hernia in dogs

Formed as a result of pelvic organ prolapse: the intestines,
uterus, omentum, bladder. A very dangerous neoplasm for
pregnant dogs. When breaking organs loose, a strong
peritonitis, a deadly disease. Crotch type is different
the formation of a large tumor, soft, rolling when
movement of the dog. The main reason for the appearance of perineal hernia –
mechanical damage.

Hernia in the umbilical region

Quite often found only in puppies born.
Internal organs descend into the umbilical ring, in connection with which,
round shape swelling appears. Adult animals can
purchase this hernia due to highly abdominal pressure,
persistent constipation, after childbirth, injury, flatulence, cramps. Such
the disease is determined quite easily visually. On the stomach of dogs
a roundish flap covered with skin is formed. It happens different
sizes from a couple of millimeters to several centimeters.

The first signs of umbilical hernia are: pain when
pressed, loss of appetite, weakened and depressed,
rapid pulse.

Umbilical hernia types:

1. False – soft round tumor near the navel at
pressing straightens;

2. True – formed in a hernial bag;

3. Adjustable – with a certain pressure such a hernia
will return to its original state;

4. Not reversible – the body that fell out is clamped by the umbilical.
ring and increases

True hernia is a very dangerous disease.
Emergency medical consultation is required. Such грыжа легко
curable in puppies.

What should be done if there is a suspicion of navel hernia in
dog? Need inspection in a veterinary clinic. Having examined and felt,
the veterinarian establishes the size of the hernial ring, its content and
mobility. Such процедура может помочь определить степень
progressivity of the disease and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Not large hernia can give complications. If there is
the slightest possibility of loss of internal organs in the hernial gate,
then you need surgery

In already adult animals, the hernia can only be removed.
operational way.

After the operation, the quadruped friend needs additional
care. The veterinarian prescribes treatment and a course of injections with
antibiotics. On the first day after surgery, the dog will be lethargic and all
time to sleep. As the seam overgrows, the animal will become everything.
more active.

Animals after the treatment of this hernia need to be sterilized, since
This disease is hereditary.

Inguinal hernia

More often inguinal hernia occurs in female individuals, it will fall out –
bladder, bowel or uterus. Illness can provoke
intrauterine pressure.

The contents of this type of hernia is unreducible and
reusable.

After resetting, the pet must be given time to rest, but more often
of all, the animal is immediately ready for an active pastime.

Diaphragmatic hernia in dogs

Appears when moving the abdominal organs in the thoracic
the cage. Most often such organs fall out: intestines, spleen,
liver. There is a divergence of the diaphragm in the weakest
plot.

Usobak diaphragmatic hernia may be
congenital (nontraumatic) or
acquired (traumatic).

Causes of congenital disease are abdominal and pile defects.
area. The most common type of congenital hernia
is a violation of the food aperture of the diaphragm. Part of the esophagus and
the stomach moves to the chest cell.

The reasons for the hernia of acquired character can be any
повреждение: падение, удар, ранение, intrauterine pressure.

To accurately diagnose the need to make an x-ray and ultrasound
organs of the chest, and abdominal. If diagnosed
confirmed, you will need surgery.

Intervertebral hernia

Due to the large overloading of the backspace intervertebral displacement occurs.
drives. In this case, you need to understand how badly damaged
spinal cord of an animal. Determine the presence of vertebral hernia
possible by the behavior of the dog. Slow slow motion
tension of muscles of a back, difficulty of bending of the head speak
ailments.

This type of disease is considered the most dangerous;
to paralysis of the animal. If there is intervertebral assumption
a hernia should be treated as soon as possible to the veterinary hospital.
The veterinarian will conduct a full examination, will make an x-ray of the spine.
Based on the information received, the veterinarian prescribes
treatment. With light displacement of intervertebral discs,
prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs. If the disease is running
need an emergency operation.

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