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Hernia (Inguinal) in Dogs

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Treatment

 

Treatment is surgical correction of the opening and replacement of abdominal contents back into the abdomen if necessary.

 

Prevention

 

Because inguinal hernias can be hereditary, dogs with these hernias should not be bred.

 
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