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Hernias in Yorkies
A hernia is a protrusion or bulge of a part of the body tissue, fat, or an organ through an abnormal opening of the surrounding tissues. There are numerous types of hernias, each type named after its affected area.
A hernia which can be pushed back into the abdomen is called reducible. Hernias which are not reducible are called incarcerated. If the blood supply to an incarcerated hernia is pinched off the hernia becomes strangulated. A strangulated hernia is an emergency situation and must be brought to the immediate attention of your veterinarian or your dog could die.
Some of the most common types of hernias are:
Umbilical hernia Hernia's can and do need repaired by the veterinarian before they become strangulated. The dog can die from a strangulated hernia. These repaired hernia dogs can not be shown per AKC rules. They should not be used in a breeding program. Certain lines tend to produce large numbers of these whereas others do not.
Inguinal hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia
Testicular hernia
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