Puppy Umbilical Hernia Pictures Background. An umbilical hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal lining, abdominal fat, or abdominal organs through the area around the umbilicus (navel). An inguinal hernia is a hole in the intestinal muscle wall where the intestines bulge out.
An inguinal hernia is a hole in the intestinal muscle wall where the intestines bulge out.
When puppies are born with an inguinal hernia it is often a genetic birth defect. Umbilical hernias are swollen bumps that appear when part of your intestines stick out through your abdominal muscles near your navel. Usually, this condition is noted by your veterinarian at the first puppy or kitten visit. Puppy of bernese mountain dog with umbilical hernia frightened puppy lies after an operation to remove an umbilical hernia with sutures on the abdomen and postoperative edema.