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Inguinal Hernia
An inguinal hernia allows abdominal tissue to protrude into the groin.
An inguinal hernia allows abdominal tissue to protrude into the groin. It may be congenital or acquired, and examination guides treatment.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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