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Inguinal hernia in 8 wk old puppy

I have an 8 week old female great dane, who had an inguinal hernia and emergency surgery. They removed part of her small bowel and repaired the muscle, she is recovering well so far. My question is, what is the likelyhood that she will have problems in the future with hernias? Also before we noticed the lump, we did notice that she would always lean on something (ie; rock, fence) when she went poop. I now think this had to do with the hernia, do you think she may have some other underlying issue?

•   Brittany Phillips says:

  January 26th, 2009 at 06:25 PM

  Usually hernias happen when they are very young and they are hereditary. Sometimes you may not notice them until they are bigger. Once the hernia is repaired you shouldnt have to worry about it again on that side. The other side may be weak and could possibly one day cause another hernia.

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• Erika says:

  January 26th, 2009 at 07:14 PM

  I am more concerned about the her possibly having future bowel/intestinal problems because they had to remove a section of her small intestine, ie; adhesions, or obstructions

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