My dog has a perineal hernia. Is it an emergency? Will neutering help?

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I adopted a 8 year old unneutered male Maltese 4lbs. He has a very small perineal hernia it does not seem to hurt him he poops and eats normal. But you can feel that there a small bump . He is going to be neutered next month. Will the hernia correct itself after neuter? Is it an emergency to correct it? What can I do to prevent it from getting big? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The perineal hernia will not correct by itself, it will not get better after castration either. It may stay as a small hernia and you will never have to do anything about it, but it may get bigger and you may have to get it fixed surgically. It is not an emergency as long as Bodie is going to the toilet without any difficulties. There is not much that you can do to prevent it. You have to avoid constipation, and his diet should be rich in fibre.

My dog has a perineal hernia. Is it an emergency? Will neutering help?

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