Is a second hernia surgery safe for my 11-year-old dog this year?

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My dog just done an umbilical hernia surgery 6 months ago. Now he has to do another surgery to repair his inguinal hernia. How safe is it to do another surgery in the same year (hes almost 11 years)? and could he have another hernia remember this is a second time? thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 9 months old | 7.7 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Nidjie! If Nidjie is healthy and his blood work looks good then I think it is fine to have another surgery. Inguinal hernias can be a trickier hernia to repair and the surgery could fail. The odds are more in favor of it succeeding. I would ask your Veterinarian, performing the surgery, what their success rates are for this particular hernia. I hope this helps and I wish Nidjie the best!

Is a second hernia surgery safe for my 11-year-old dog this year?

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