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Hiatal hernias can be congenital or the result of trauma.

Diaphragmatic: The muscle that separates the abdominal organs from your dog’s heart and lungs is called the diaphragm.These should be surgically fixed immediately to avoid complications. This type is considered congenital and often affects middle-aged female dogs, especially those who are pregnant. These can range in size from small to large, and-if the opening is large enough-portions of the intestine, the bladder, or the uterus can become trapped within the hernia, causing a life-threatening problem. Inguinal: These hernias occur in the “groin” area, where the inner fold of the rear leg attaches to the body wall.Failure to repair the hernia, if large enough, can lead to serious complications. Depending on the size, these can either heal on their own or can be surgically fixed when your puppy is spayed or neutered. If your pooch has an umbilical hernia, you will notice that her belly button has been replaced by a squishy protrusion. These are congenital and most commonly seen in puppies. Umbilical: This is the most common type of hernia.There are five common types of hernias seen in dogs. The good news is that they are completely treatable! The bad news is, depending on the type, they can be life-threatening. There is good news and bad news when it comes to hernias. A hernia is a tear in the wall of a muscle that allows the internal organs or fatty tissue normally found behind the muscles in the abdomen to push through. Dogs can be born with them, or they can be the result of an injury. Dogs can get hernias, just as people can.
