The most common pathology abdominal cavity in dogs is a hernia. An umbilical hernia in a puppy is a congenital ailment that can occur in both a thoroughbred and an ordinary individual. It is believed that the appearance of a hernia depends on the complexity of childbirth, as well as the quality of cutting the umbilical cord, but this ailment has an exclusively genetic origin. The disease has a number of features and nuances that must be taken into account before treatment.
During intrauterine development, the puppy receives nutrients and oxygen through the umbilical cord, it is fixed to the placenta. Immediately before delivery, the placenta does not nourish the fetus, but the supply of blood and oxygen continues immediately until birth. After moving the puppy along birth canal his body activates the preparation process for the contraction of the abdominal wall and the opening of the lungs. In the place where the umbilical cord is attached to the belly is the umbilical ring. Directly to the birth of the baby, the ring is significantly reduced in size, and complete closure occurs on the first day of life.
The main reason for the hernia is insufficient tone of the abdominal wall, irregular shape of the umbilical ring
If a abdominal wall has insufficient tone or the shape of the umbilical ring is incorrect - main reason the occurrence of a hernia. It is not at all difficult to fix the pathology, because a convex, rounded area can be seen on the puppy's tummy without special equipment. It is important to note that in a newborn, an umbilical hernia can completely disappear during the first days of life. Although the opposite process often occurs - the presence of this defect in an adult or grown-up dog.
This problem is very common, although some owners do not even suspect that their pets have a similar ailment. This is due to the fact that in most cases, the presence of a hernia in a puppy does not affect its behavior in any way and the stump leads to symptoms. Nevertheless, there are some pets for whom this ailment is fatal, and such an outcome occurs suddenly and without any prerequisites. The appearance of a tubercle on the abdominal cavity is far from a diagnosis of an ailment. There are several types of this education:
- True. Formed from the hernial orifice (in other words, from the umbilical ring), as well as the hernial sac, part of the abdominal wall and the inside of the organ, usually the intestine, is squeezed into it.
- False. If the hernial sac is empty, then the location internal organs is physiologically correct. The small bag is filled with fat, has a soft consistency and is quite mobile.
- Movable. The prolapsed part of the intestine is inserted back through palpation, as well as by pressing the finger with slight force.
- Solid or irreducible. The organ is restrained by the hernia orifice.
The size of the formation directly depends on the tone of the hernial orifice. In some cases, the hernia continues to grow and may even reach the size of a ripe tomato, usually after some provocative action. Some of these are injuries, bouts of excessive vomiting, pregnancy, constipation, bloating, or prolonged labor. In any case, if there is a characteristic seal and tubercle on the abdomen, you should show the pet to the veterinarian.
Qualified doctors from special institutions for animals argue that umbilical hernia in puppies should be treated in any case, and the earlier this decision is reached, the more likely a successful outcome is. The reason for this opinion is extremely simple, because such a formation of any etiology can lead to an infringement of the internal secret of the hernial sac. Fast growth pet leads to the fact that the pinched part of the intestine or other organ is clamped by the umbilical ring. Abnormal physiological position of the intestine and high blood pressure can lead to the following negative manifestations:
- prolonged constipation and even vomiting, which indicates intestinal infringement;
- renal failure or stagnation of urine with infringement of the bladder;
- painful sensations;
- problems with normal blood circulation, which will lead to starvation of cells and tissues;
- the occurrence of a necrotic process, which is associated with the death of cells that have not received a sufficient amount of nutrients, the body begins to reject them;
- septic shock, which is associated with increased intoxication;
- coma and death.
It should be noted that the onset of the necrotic process gives the pet owner only a few minutes to get the puppy to the veterinarian. The dog immediately goes to the operating table, where the specialist removes the affected tissue, otherwise the animal will die.
If the puppy has a hernia, a small fatty type that does not cause any discomfort, then he does not need treatment
Small fatty type hernias do not cause any discomfort and need treatment only if the owner decides to improve appearance dogs. As a rule, for aesthetic purposes, fatty hernias are removed only after two or in combination with other procedures.
For prophylaxis, the pet needs to do a tummy massage immediately after eating. As long as the babies eat their mother's milk, then after eating she licks their tummies. After weaning from parental care, the responsibilities of care will fall on the new owners of the puppy. It is necessary to constantly monitor the activity of the puppy, the increased tension of the abdominal wall during games can lead to the formation of an umbilical hernia.
Treatment
In puppies, hernia can be glued, this method works only in the first couple of months of a puppy's life. For adults, the most effective and safest method is surgery. If the operation is carried out as planned, then it is customary to combine it with another procedure, for example, with sterilization or some other surgical intervention. During the procedure, the specialist excises the hernial sac, returning the fallen part of the organ back and applies a shock to the hernial ring. In some cases, the procedure is carried out urgently, as a rule, this occurs when a pinch is detected or a necrotic lesion of the pinched organ occurs.
After surgery, the animal needs additional care. He needs to take a course of taking antibiotics, as well as pain relievers. Sometimes immunostimulants are additionally prescribed to ensure a speedy recovery of health. The first days will be the hardest for the puppy and his owner. After a while, when scars and other symptoms disappear at the site of the seam, the animal will be able to return to normal life.
An umbilical hernia is a serious pathology that requires immediate treatment for some indications. In any case, the pet needs to be shown to a specialist so that he can determine the nature of the formation and, if necessary, prescribe an operation.
Umbilical hernia in dogs is a very common pathology and is often not taken into account among breeders when predicting the class of future offspring. Some dog breeders consider this pathology to be purely cosmetic and harmless for the dog, but this is not the case, in difficult cases it can cause the death of the dog.
An umbilical hernia is a condition in which internal organs extend beyond the abdominal wall through the umbilical ring (a hole located in the navel). Hernia includes hernial opening and saccontaining the contents of the hernia.
Typically, an umbilical hernia in dogs is a fairly elastic neoplasm, usually no larger than a walnut.
Hernias, depending on the origin, are divided into congenital and acquired; depending on the clinical condition into reducible and irreducible.
Congenital hernia in puppies
A congenital hernia occurs during childbirth, if during intrauterine development the umbilical ring was formed incorrectly or a low tone of the abdominal wall was observed during labor. This pathology is genetic, and it is impossible to prevent its development in puppies.
Umbilical hernia in young puppies can sometimes be removed massage of the umbilical region clockwise, this procedure should be performed daily, until the hernia completely disappears.
Care should be taken to ensure that the puppy does not overstrain, as this can lead to an even greater divergence of the umbilical ring.
Quite often, a congenital hernia disappears by the age of one year, or it decreases greatly in size and the abdominal wall gradually strengthens.
In order to minimize the possibility of umbilical hernia in newborn puppies, do not cut the umbilical cord close to the tummy, at least 3-4 cm.
To strengthen the abdominal wall, the puppies should not be allowed to stand early and jump on their hind legs. You cannot take the puppy in your arms by the front legs, only under the belly.
Causes and types of hernias
In adult dogs, the hernial ring is closed with a soldering, it can disperse due to several reasons:
- Flatulence.
- Vomiting or severe constipation.
- Abdominal trauma.
- Pregnancy and childbirth.
There are four types of umbilical hernias, depending on the degree of adhesion divergence:
- False - a soft spherical formation near the navel, eventually filled with fat.
- True - a part of the intestine, the uterus can fall out into the hernial sac, bladder.
- Recoverable, the dropped fragment can be returned to the abdominal cavity by pressing.
- Unrecoverable - the dropped fragment is clamped by the umbilical ring and is constantly increasing in size.
A genetic predisposition to umbilical hernia in puppies has been identified in the following breeds:
- Dachshunds.
- Poodles.
- Pekingese.
- Cocker Spaniels.
- German shepherds.
- Bull terriers.
- Japanese Chins.
- Collie.
- Bobtails.
- Chow Chow.
Hernia symptoms
Symptoms that may indicate a dog has a non-congenital umbilical hernia are:
- The dog has no appetite.
- Apathy.
- Respiratory rate and heart rate changes.
- Pain when feeling the umbilical region of the dog.
- The presence of seals and bags with visual inspection peritoneum,
Quite often, umbilical hernias can be concomitant diseases in other pathologies. Thus, an umbilical hernia is very often associated with a pericardial hernia, incomplete caudal thoracic junction, and defects in the cranioventral abdominal wall. Sometimes congenital heart defects can be associated with umbilical defects. Often, umbilical hernias are accompanied by cryptorchidism.
Treatment
A veterinarian diagnoses an umbilical hernia in a dog by visual examination, sometimes in severe cases, an internal examination is carried out. Also, a clinical analysis of the pet's urine and blood will be mandatory, in severe cases, ultrasound.
In mild cases, usually in puppies, the hernia can be repaired by the veterinarian during examination, and the umbilical ring will be tightened than it was. In advanced cases, longer and more serious treatment will be required.
Surgical intervention is not carried out immediately, the dog first undergoes a session of special massages and rubbing in ointments, as a rule, these procedures last 5 - 7 days.
Hernia is removed under general anesthesia... There are two methods of performing surgery to remove an umbilical hernia.
In the first case, the hernial sac is first opened, followed by the return of the fallen organ to its place and suturing of the hernial orifice.
In the second case, when the hernia is irreducible and complicated by a necrotic process that has begun in the tissues, an abdominal operation is performed, during which the adherent area is excised, after the contents of the hernial sac are set into the abdominal cavity, then the umbilical ring closes, as in the case of a reduced hernia
If the dog has a strangulated hernia, then first a serous hernial sac is opened, the restrained loop is examined, determining its condition, if the tissues are viable, then they are set into the abdominal cavity, if signs of necrotization were detected, then the affected area is resected within the healthy tissue. After the intestine is set into the peritoneum and sutures are applied to the umbilical ring.
After the operation, the dog will have to wear a postoperative bandage, take painkillers (metakan, rimadil), antibiotics (amoxicillin, penicillin), immunostimulants (maksidin, ribotan) as needed. The suture is usually scarred for the first time 24 hours after surgery and does not cause much discomfort to the dog.
One of the common surgical pathologies of internal organs in animals is a hernia. The disease can be congenital and acquired. Infringement of organs is a potential danger to the pet, as it is often complicated by necrosis and peritonitis. Effective treatment involves surgery. Conservative therapy does not provide the desired therapeutic effect.
A hernia is a protrusion of internal organs through natural or pathological openings due to rupture of abdominal tissues ( hernia gate). The most common contents of the hernial sac are intestinal loops, uterus, bladder, mesentery (omentum). Veterinary practice shows that the disease can be congenital, as well as acquired in nature.
Congenital
Most often veterinarians face an umbilical congenital hernia. In this case, hereditary predisposition plays a major role in the pathophysiology of the process. The cause of the development of a congenital defect is a wide inguinal canal, as well as a non-overgrown umbilical opening. Many dog \u200b\u200bbreeders believe that improper care of newborn puppies during childbirth can lead to pathology.
Umbilical hernia Acquired
To the causes of the acquired ailment in veterinary medicine include:
- Trauma... Impacts, vehicle collisions, falls from a height, mechanical damage abdominal organs during fights with relatives - the most common reasons the development of acquired inguinal and umbilical hernia.
- Increased intra-abdominal pressure. Chronic diseases heart and blood vessels, kidney pathology, severe pathological childbirth, chronic constipation often lead to increased pressure in the peritoneum and contribute to the protrusion of internal organs.
Factors contributing to the development of the defect include obesity, weakening of muscle tone, and excessive physical activity.
After operation
Hernia as a complication after abdominal surgery - a rare phenomenon. In dogs, pathology can develop as a result of urethrostomy, sterilization of females, bowel surgery and other surgical procedures.
Types of hernia, their features and symptoms
Depending on the localization of the problem in veterinary practice, there are umbilical, inguinal, vertebral and diaphragmatic pathologies.
Localization of hernias: 1 - paracostal hernia; 2 - dorsal lateral hernia; 3 - inguinal hernia; 4 - rupture of the cranial pubic ligament; 5 - femoral hernia; 6 - umbilical hernia; 7 - ventral hernia; 8 - hernia of the scrotum. Umbilical
Most often, owners are faced with this hernia in newborn animals. The disease is congenital in nature and is manifested by the lowering of the internal organs into the umbilical ring. A deviation from the norm of the shape of the hole, a decrease in muscle tone are the main causes of the defect. Dog breeds such as dachshunds, poodles, German shepherds, bull terriers have a genetic predisposition to this type of hernia.
An umbilical hernia can be easily detected by a protrusion in the corresponding anatomical region of the abdomen in a young animal. The size of the pathological formation does not exceed, as a rule, a few centimeters, it is soft to the touch, painless. The hernial contents are easily adjusted, the hernial ring is palpable.
Lateral abdominal radiography: umbilical hernia A feature of umbilical hernia in puppies is that most defects are eliminated with age. The diagnosis is established on the basis of examination, palpation of the hernial ring. Sometimes they resort to puncture (for differential diagnosis regarding an abscess).
An umbilical hernia can be successfully treated with both surgical and conservative methods. Young animals with small defects are often helped by palliative therapy in the form of bandages and fixing bandages that strengthen.
Inguinal
This type of pathology, such as an inguinal hernia, is more often diagnosed in bitches. The uterus, bladder, and sometimes intestinal loops fall into the inguinal ring. The animal has not only a protrusion in the groin area, but also the general condition worsens: the temperature rises, the pulse and respiration become more frequent, there is a refusal to feed and pain syndrome.
- Avoid chronic constipation in pets.
- Timely conduct therapy for concomitant diseases.
- Castration in males reduces the risk of developing a perineal hernia.
- Prevent injuries and mechanical damage to internal organs in dogs.
Umbilical hernia in dogs is most commonly diagnosed in puppies and young animals. Inguinal, perineal and diaphragmatic hernia is observed with injuries, increased intra-abdominal pressure. These types of pathology are fraught with infringement of the hernial contents.
A diaphragmatic hernia requires immediate surgical intervention. The vertebral column develops as a result of degenerative processes in the cartilaginous tissue of the spine. Conservative treatment is ineffective, the operation requires a highly qualified doctor.
A puppy in the house is always a joyful event. With or without pedigree, purebred or mongrel, in any case, his love for the owner will be boundless. But not all owners are ready to face difficulties. By purchasing a puppy from reputable breeders, there is no guarantee that it will be completely healthy. And then one day the puppy's owner notices a soft bulge on the belly. When you try to press on it, it adjusts, but then protrudes again. Some do not attach much importance to this, considering the hernia to be a cosmetic defect. In fact, everything is not so rosy. An umbilical hernia can lead to serious health problems, so learn as much as possible about this defect. It occurs not only in puppies, but it is dangerous at any age.
Umbilical hernia in dogs: what is it?
Umbilical hernia is often diagnosed in puppies.
The hole in the peritoneum, to which the umbilical cord was attached during intrauterine development, should close after the birth of the baby, the dried tail of the umbilical cord falls off, and the abdomen becomes smooth.
Umbilical hernia in a dog.
Some puppies have a deviation in the shape of the umbilical ring. After birth, it does not close completely, which leads to the loss of internal organs into it. Sometimes the development of a hernia is facilitated by a low peritoneal tone.
It is impossible to predict the appearance of a hernia in a dog, therefore it is impossible to prevent the disease.
Causes of appearance in adult dogs
Pregnancy can cause a hernia.
In adult dogs, a hernia can also appear. The reasons include the following:
- persistent constipation. When the dog tries to force the stool out, the adhesion on the umbilical ring may come apart;
- long-lasting strong;
- pregnancy and prolonged labor;
- trauma to the peritoneum.
Types of hernias
Umbilical hernias are of several types. Consider their classification according to the degree of divergence of the ring:
- False hernia is a soft spherical protrusion located near the navel. If you touch a false hernia, you can feel its softness. It smoothes quickly under the fingers. Later, the bulge is filled with fatty contents. Usually the diameter of such a hernia does not exceed 2 cm.
- True hernia much more dangerous. Through the expanded ring, a nearby internal organ begins to protrude outward. It may be the intestine, uterus, bladder. In this case, you cannot do without the help of a veterinarian. He will assess the diameter of the hernia, as well as find out the mobility of the prolapsed organ and the possibility of its reduction. The diameter of the hernia can reach enormous sizes when the dropped organ fragment reaches the size of a large orange.
The hernia has a different diameter.
Hernial sac
Hernias are divided according to one more feature - if possible, correct the contents of the hernial sac:
- If the fallen out area is easy to reposition with your fingers, they talk about reducible hernia .
- Pinched hernia considered very dangerous and very often threatened death to an animal... If the contents of the hernia are solid, it cannot be put into place, then it happened. In this case, the pinched organ becomes inflamed, increases in size due to swelling. This area gradually dies out.
If the hernia is hard, then it is pinched.
Danger of an umbilical hernia
It is impossible to underestimate the loss of organs in the hernial sac. Pinching can be life-threatening. Therefore, you should not take the risk and engage in independent repositioning of the hernia and its treatment at home.
It is impossible to correct the hernia on your own!
Symptoms
Intestinal infringement symptoms:
- The dog looks depressed. When trying to feel the belly, it behaves aggressively, which indicates soreness.
- The animal refuses food, weakens before our eyes.
- There are signs of indigestion. , constipation or vomiting.
- When probing the hernial sac, you can notice the hardening of its contents. An increase in size is possible due to swelling. If at this stage the animal is not urgently delivered to the surgeon, then blood poisoning occurs due to tissue necrosis. The animal dies. It happens that the squeezed intestine receives some of the blood supply, but the contents of the intestinal loop begin to decompose, causing inflammation. Appears heat... You should not bring it down with antipyretic drugs, this can only aggravate the pet's condition. An urgent need to go to the vet.
With a hernia, diarrhea is possible.
A hernia that develops during pregnancy is no less dangerous than a prolapse of the intestine.
If your dog has had a hernia prior to pregnancy, treatment should be undertaken prior to planning for puppies. If the hernia appears late in pregnancy, you need to invite a veterinarian to take delivery. If a hernia is pinched at a later date, surgical intervention is indispensable. At the same time, the puppies cannot be saved.
Diagnostics
To diagnose a hernia, an experienced veterinarian only needs to examine the animal. To determine the size of the pathology, to identify the contents of the hernial cavity, it is sometimes required to conduct an ultrasound or X-ray using contrast.
An ultrasound scan is prescribed to identify the contents of the hernia.
If a hernia is found in a puppy, it is easily repaired, gluing may be suggested. The method only works at puppyhood. For adult dogs, fast and safe way – surgery.
In puppies, the hernia is repaired.
If a surgical operation is carried out as planned, it is usually combined with the sterilization of the animal or some other surgical interventions... In this case, the surgeon excises the hernial sac, returns the fallen organ to its place and sutures the hernial ring.
Sometimes the operation has to be performed urgently. This happens when pinching is detected or necrosis is diagnosed in the strangulated organ.
Post-operative care
Your pet will need extra care after surgery... He will have to inject antibiotics, pain relievers. In some cases, the appointment of immunostimulants is prescribed for the fastest recovery of health. The first day will be the most difficult for both the pet and its owner. When the seam begins to heal, it ceases to cause any particular inconvenience to the dog.
After the operation, the dog is given antibiotics in the form of injections.
After surgical removal of the umbilical hernia, the disease no longer occurs. Moreover, the rehabilitation period is rather short. Therefore, if the veterinarian insists on removing the hernia when examining the dogs, do not resist and think that everything will resolve on its own. If there is a problem with the prolapse of organs into the hernial sac, then over time it will only get worse, which means that you will have to operate urgently. Therefore, it is advisable to plan the operation, possibly combine it with the operation to remove the uterus.
Dogs with an identified umbilical hernia should not be involved in breeding. Usually, the tendency to hernias is inherited.
Video about hernia in dogs
An umbilical hernia in a puppy is a prolapse of internal organs through an opening into a cavity. According to the localization of the hernia and some of its other features, different types pathology. This is a common type of hernia. This pathological formation consists of an opening (hernial ring) and a sac containing a hernia: this is usually an omentum, but in the most severe cases it can be an intestinal loop.
How does a hernia form
During the birth of the puppy, the ring in the navel should normally contract. But sometimes the ring has an irregular shape or its size exceeds the norm, as a result of which the abdominal wall does not close naturally and this leads to the development of an umbilical hernia in the puppy.
A good reputation as a breeder and the best pedigree do not guarantee 100% perfect health of a future puppy. Umbilical hernia is such a common pathology in dogs that breeders do not consider it at all when predicting the class of puppies. But this purely cosmetic and seemingly harmless problem can pose a threat to the life of the animal, just like an inguinal hernia.
Causes of an umbilical hernia in a puppy
A common cause of umbilical hernia in puppies is a congenital disability. Most often, during childbirth, compression of the umbilical opening occurs, but if it has an irregular shape or an increased size, compression may not occur. This is what leads to the formation of an umbilical hernia. Some dogs are genetically predisposed to umbilical hernia, in which case all or several puppies of the same litter may have it at the same time.
However, the hernia is not always congenital. Sometimes overstrain of the abdominal muscles or increased intra-abdominal pressure leads to its appearance. Pathology can appear during childbirth if the mother pulls strongly on the umbilical cord.
Symptoms of a tumor on the abdomen
Both congenital and acquired hernias are easily noticed when examining a puppy: there is a small swelling on the abdomen - from several mm to several cm.In severe cases, its size may be equal to the size of a chicken egg or even be larger. This swelling is rather mild and can be easily adjusted into the peritoneum.
A more careful palpation allows you to find a solid hernial ring. But only a veterinarian with relevant experience can diagnose an umbilical hernia, since a tumor on a dog's abdomen does not always indicate the presence of a hernia - in some cases it is associated with other pathologies. Therefore, first of all, the owner of the dog, who suspects the presence of such a disease, should contact the veterinarian.
In the case of a small hernia, the dog does not show signs of anxiety, since this formation does not cause it any discomfort, even during probing. However, if palpation of the swelling causes pain in the animal, it means that the hernia is strangulated and the dog needs treatment.
A hernia in a puppy is dangerous in that its ring can entail pinching of tissues that have fallen into the hernial sac. This leads to impaired blood circulation, leading to inhibition of the functions of the intestine or omentum. In this case, the symptoms of the disease worsen: the dog feels sharp pain in the place of pathology, it becomes lethargic, her appetite disappears, she does not allow touching the hernia.
The appearance of the swelling also changes: it swells, increases in size, standing out in color from the surrounding tissues. In the absence of timely treatment, the consequences of a neglected disease can be quite severe, starting with a violation of the functions of the peritoneal organs and ending with death.
Umbilical hernia treatment in animals
The puppy has an umbilical hernia what to do? It is necessary to confirm this diagnosis with a veterinarian who can establish the fact of its presence, as well as determine the general condition of the dog and select effective treatment... Some conservative methods of treating hernia are ineffective, therefore they are almost never used. Only surgical intervention can give a real effect.
In the case when the omentum has grown in the hernia, it becomes stable and can be left alone throughout the dog's life. Elective surgery may be required when the size of the hernia is large enough, but the hernial ring is very small, or the dog may injure this site due to the size of the swelling.
Under the condition of the normal course of the disease (in which the growth of hernia and tissue infringement does not occur), treatment can be combined with other operations (for example, sterilization). It is better if, before the procedure, the puppy undergoes a course of vaccination, which allows to form a strong immunity and facilitate the rehabilitation period.
Runs pretty simple operation, in which the contents of the hernial sac are adjusted into the peritoneum, after the hernial ring is pulled. In case of tissue infringement, first the hernial ring is dissected, then the contents are examined and adjusted, after the ring is sutured. In case tissue infringement occurs, immediate surgery is required. This situation does not allow waiting for a planned operation.
After surgery, recurrence of an umbilical hernia in a dog is excluded. The rehabilitation period is rather short. The veterinarian will give advice on the animal's diet during recovery and mobility of the dog. A scheduled visit is scheduled to monitor the healing of surgical sutures. This guarantees quick treatment diseases that will allow the dog to live a long life.
Classification of umbilical hernia in dogs
Pathology in puppies is divided into the following types:
- True - includes a hernial orifice (umbilical ring) and a hernial sac, into which a fragment of an internal organ (mainly intestines) and an abdominal wall is inserted;
- False - with it, the hernial sac is not filled, thus, the physiological location of the internal organs is correct. The small leather pouch is filled with fat, it remains mobile and soft;
- Hard (irreparable) - infringement of the organ by the hernial gate;
- Movable - the prolapsed part of the intestine can be adjusted by palpation by light finger pressure.
The most dangerous is a strangulated hernia. With it, the content of the hernial sac is squeezed by the hernial opening, which leads to infringement. This condition requires immediate treatment.
Danger of an umbilical hernia
According to veterinarians, treatment of an umbilical hernia is a necessary measure for a puppy, while its early implementation reduces the risks to his health. The reason for this is very simple - for any type, this disease can entail infringement of the contents of the hernial sac. During the growth of the puppy, the restrained part of the intestine or other organ can be clamped by the umbilical ring.
Improper bowel placement and pressure can cause the following:
- Constipation and vomiting if the intestines are pinched;
- Stagnant urine and renal failure in case of infringement of the bladder;
- Circulatory disorders, tissue malnutrition.
- Abdominal pain;
- Septic shock as a result of intoxication;
- Necrosis - cells that are deprived of nutrition die and are rejected by the body;
- Coma and death.
A small fatty hernia is not capable of causing discomfort in a dog and requires treatment only if the question of beauty is raised. For aesthetic purposes, such fatty hernias are routinely removed after two primary vaccinations or in combination with other procedures.
For prophylactic purposes, massage the puppy's abdomen after eating is shown. When the mother feeds the babies, she licks their tummies after each feed. But after weaning a puppy from its mother and moving to a new place of residence, "parental responsibilities" are assigned to its owners.
