Pre-anesthetic assessment
Full intake exam and confirmation of hernia type and clinical picture.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Hernia repair,
routinely combined with a spay or neuter.
A bulge at the belly button or in the groin that we close at the time of neuter or as a stand-alone procedure. Each case is reviewed individually to confirm the right approach.
The Procedure
What hernia repair at Simply Spayed looks like.
A hernia is a small opening in the abdominal wall — at the belly button (umbilical) or in the groin (inguinal) — that allows abdominal contents to bulge through. Surgical repair closes the defect.
Who It’s For
Dogs and cats with a palpable umbilical or inguinal hernia, confirmed during physical exam. Cases where abdominal contents are stuck (strangulated) or compromised are referred to an emergency hospital first.
Approach
Careful dissection over the hernia site, reduction of any abdominal contents back into the abdominal cavity, closure of the defect with absorbable suture, and reinforcement of the abdominal wall. Often combined with a spay or neuter when timing allows.
Recovery Window
Most patients are ready for discharge the same day. Quiet rest for 10–14 days. Most sites heal well within that window.
What’s Included
Included with every hernia repair.
The same foundation of care as every other Simply Spayed surgery: structured pre-anesthesia, full monitoring throughout, and a calm same-day discharge.
Individualized anesthesia
Protocol scaled to patient size, age, and any concurrent procedures scheduled the same day.
IV catheter & fluids
IV access to support circulation, anesthesia titration, and emergency preparedness.
Continuous monitoring
Capnography, pulse oximetry, ECG, blood pressure, and body temperature tracked end-to-end.
Pain management
Pre-medication, intra-operative analgesia, and take-home pain medication for a calm first night.
Discharge kit & 48-hour line
E-collar, written discharge instructions, and a direct line to our team for the first 48 hours.
Pricing
Hernia repair pricing,
quoted at consult.
Each hernia case is reviewed individually. Pricing depends on the hernia type, the size of the defect, and whether the repair is combined with a spay or neuter. We tell you the exact figure in writing before the day of surgery.
- Pre-anesthetic assessment
- IV catheter, fluids, advanced monitoring
- Anesthesia protocol calibrated to the case
- Hernia reduction and closure
- Multimodal pain management
- Discharge kit, written summary, e-collar
- 48-hour direct line to our team post-op
At Home
Recovery, gently restricted
for ten days.
Quiet indoor rest, shorter leashed walks, and no jumping or rough play for ten to fourteen days. Most patients are back to normal activity once the recheck with your family veterinarian confirms healing.
- Quiet indoor rest for 10–14 days
- E-collar on for the full recovery window
- Shorter, leashed walks only
- Watch the incision twice daily
- Oral pain medication as directed
- Call us for any concerns in the first 48 hours, then your family vet thereafter
Questions
Common questions about hernia repair.
Are umbilical hernias always surgical?
Small umbilical hernias sometimes close spontaneously in puppies and kittens, but most persist to adulthood. Surgical closure is straightforward, and many pet families opt to combine the repair with a spay or neuter to avoid a second anesthesia later.
What if the hernia is strangulated?
A strangulated hernia (where abdominal contents are stuck and the blood supply is compromised) is an emergency. The right path is immediate evaluation at a 24-hour hospital. Simply Spayed does not perform emergency surgery; we operate on stable, planned cases.
Can the hernia come back after repair?
Rates of recurrence are low when the defect is closed with appropriate technique. We close in layers and reinforce the abdominal wall where needed.
Will the scar be visible?
Most hernia repairs leave a small, neat scar that fades over time. The incision is placed to minimize cosmetic impact when the location allows.
Currently in Development
Ask about combining a hernia repair
Ask about combining a hernia repair
with your pet’s spay or neuter.
Reach out with a brief description and we’ll tell you the next step. We respond personally, usually within one business day.
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