Surgical management of inguinal hernia in Pomeranian bitch: A case report

Abstract

A six year old Pomeranian intact female dog was presented in Veterinary Clinic Complex, PGIVER, Jaipur, with a history of non–painful, non–reducible pendulous unilateral swelling (left side) on the caudal inguinal region. Barium contrast radiography of abdomen revealed protrusion of intestinal loops into the inguinal swelling confirming inguinal hernia. Herniorrhaphy of the inguinal hernia was performed under xylazine, propofol and isoflurane anaesthesia. The hernial ring was sutured using overlapping mattress suture pattern using PGA no. 2/0. Intravenous Ringer’s Lactate solution @ 10 ml/kg body weight, Meloxicam @ 0.2 mg/kg body weight and Ceftriaxone @ 50 mg/kg body weight were administrated preoperatively. Postoperatively the dog was treated with intramuscular injection of Ceftriaxone @ 25 mg/kg body weight twice a day for 5 days and Meloxicam @ 0.1 mg/kg body weight once a day for 3 days. Syrup multivitamin Multistar pet was given @ 3ml BID PO for 10 days. Sutures were removed on 12th postoperative day and the animal had an uneventful recovery.