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by Baldursmom on 09 March 2009 - 06:03
I have a 6 week old pup dx'ed with an umbilical hernia. She is otherwise a beautiful pup. Has anyone ever reapired a hernia and been able to use the dog as a breeding female? I know the condition is easily fixed but not what the outcome is for the future. She is a potential keeper at this point. But, if she is better of spayed and in a pet home, that will be her future.
by djc on 09 March 2009 - 07:03
A true umbilical hernia is rare. Most vets don't know the difference between that and a "delayed closure" umbilical. Here is a vet that DOES know the difference and you can judge what your pup has by what he says.
http://www.showdogsupersite.com/kenlclub/breedvet/umbilical.html
Hope that helps!
Debby
http://www.showdogsupersite.com/kenlclub/breedvet/umbilical.html
Hope that helps!
Debby
by Baldursmom on 09 March 2009 - 08:03
I am pretty sure it is a delayed closure type. It was not evident until she started on solid food and has been "gorging" on it and has became a fat little imp. It is easily pushed back in and is not evident unless she is very full or very active trying to get down.
by djc on 09 March 2009 - 08:03
Sounds like it to me also. I have heard of people massaging the fatty tissue that come out, several times a day and having a complete closure, but most end up with a little bubble and are completely fine as an adult.
Debby
Debby
by stealth1 on 09 March 2009 - 13:03
My female has a bubble for her hernia, she is 18 months now and the vet is not worried about it. He said it was from the mother when she was taking care of the puppies umbilical cord. I have been breeding for may years and this was the first i every had. Oh ya this female is a keeper and this should not effect future litters.
by Okie Amazon on 09 March 2009 - 13:03
I have a male with a tiny hernia. He was the firstborn pup of a first litter and mom lifted him by his cord when she was munching on it. I'm sute that's what caused his. I just kept squeezing the bit of fat back in and eventually it sealed with just a little bump.
by hodie on 09 March 2009 - 14:03
Umbilical hernias are very common and easily repaired, including those that are a bit larger than what one normally sees. There should be no adverse effect on potential for breeding. In fact, lots of times, really small ones are not even worth dealing with and will sometimes resolve on their own. If not, a simple and minor surgical procedure can close it.
by Baldursmom on 09 March 2009 - 16:03
Okie, I beleive that is exactly what happened with this one. I though I had a few hours before they were coming based on her temp changes so went to a previous appt, and put her in a large crate to keep her calm. My husband and sons were home with her and watching. She had the pup on her own and she will squat rather than lay down and munch the cord close. My son went to check her and low and behold a pup. They delived three more before I got home and they are all fine, caught as they were born rather than hanging from the cord till mom could manuver herself.
I really like this pup:
I really like this pup:
by Two Moons on 09 March 2009 - 17:03
Umbilical hernia should not be a major problem but I have seen they can be passed on in the offspring.
by djc on 10 March 2009 - 14:03
a "Delayed closure" can ONLY be passed on if the daughter has the same propensity for rough removal of the umilical cords.
Debby
Debby
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