Dog hernias are generally divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. If the hernia contents of the dog can be returned to their original positions without forming a hernia hole, conservative treatment can be adopted. If there are contents embedded in the hernia hole, such as intestines, fat, etc., the dog needs to be surgically treated in time to put the contents back into place. But for older dogs, the risks of surgical treatment are relatively high, especially the risks of anesthesia. Therefore, the risks of surgery need to be assessed before surgery. If surgery must be performed, it is recommended to go to a pet hospital with professional anesthesiologists for surgery.

1. Conservative treatment

The main method of conservative treatment is to use external fixation to allow the hernia hole to heal naturally, mainly for non-incarcerated hernias or smaller hernias. If the hernia is painless and can be reduced without getting stuck, surgery may not be necessary.

2. Surgical treatment

If the contents cannot be repositioned and there is redness, swelling and pain, surgery is required to incise the hernia from the side, then place the contents back into the abdominal cavity and sew the abdominal wall muscles. There are many types of hernias, including umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, perineal hernia, etc. The recovery time varies depending on the location and size of the hernia.

Note: Hernias must be treated promptly to prevent them from getting bigger.