GSD with Inquinal Hernia - Page 2

Thanks, Judy. As my father-in-law was fond of saying, "It's a bad day when you don't learn anything new!"

BTW, it is spelled INGUINAL hernia, with a 'g', not a 'q'.  For those of you who aren't familiar with them, they happen when the contents of the abdomen (bowels, and the membranes that support them) protrude into the inguinal canal(s), which are the canals the testicles descend through to get to the scrotum. They can endanger the animal's life if the intestines get pinched (strangulated) or twisted. They are pretty common in human males, and often happen as a result of lifting heavy objects, but women can get them too. They can also occur as a result of a birth defect, which is obviously what happened in the case of these pups.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inguinal_hernia  (If you are easily offended by male nudity, do not click on the link.)

I've never been exposed to this type of hernia in dogs.(even when working with a vet)....so I must ask..."What would be the symptom or sign"?
Is this something that "we" as breeders can detect fairly easy?
Thanks,
Robin

The parents of my pup with Inquinal Hernia are still listed as breeders by Kraftwerk.

Dad – Oruger the Boom II V Kraftwerk

Mom – Kim Vom Hambacker Schlossblick

Here is an article written by a Veterinarian that explains about the difference between the 2 hernias. Hope that helps shed some light on the subject.
(ps. MOST veterinarians do not know the difference!!)
www.showdogsupersite.com/kenlclub/breedvet/umbilical.html
Debby