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Diaphragmatic Hernias in Dogs

Posted May 12 2009 3:24pm

pet’s breed:
Chihuahua
pet’s age: 2 1/2
pet’s sex: Male
previous treatment:

Diagnosed with the hernia, xrayed. He has had for a year and a half, unknown
to us.

QUESTION:

I know that my dog needs surgery, but, should I have him go through that? It
has been a while and I am worried that he will not make it through the surgery.
What is your opinion?

ANSWER:

Dear,

Surgery on the diaphragmatic hernia have mortality risk, but you must take that risk if you like to have a healthy dog. But, it depend how severe hernia is. If the animal have physical disturbances, you must take that risk. It is not easy, but you should think and make that decision by yourself.
Mortality rises when the process is older than year and a half.

Best wishes

Damjan

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