puppy with a hurnia

[bulldog2 32]

can a puppy with a hurnia be a major problem my freind had a dog with 1 and he said it aint a big deal what do you guys think

[chartpolski 24,555]

Depends what type of hernia and how severe it is. Most pups make a full recovery from a hernia, with the right vetinary treatment.

 

Cheers.

[Millet 4,497]

Had a terrier with a umbilical hernia a while back..it was soft little lump to start with and ended up like a hard pea sized lump..it lived a long healthy life to the age of 17 ..

[bulldog2 32]

1 of my pups has 1 its a little soft lump at the moment

[Millet 4,497]

The terrier was taken to the vet's at the time and they said it would not be a problem..im not sure if it would be the same for a running dog..

[hedge mumper 78]

little ubilical hernia should heel fine as it grows,

Edited February 3, 2012 by hedge mumper

[chook1 184]

It would depend on type and size, your friend really needs to have it checked out by a vet,

as some can cause problems - others can be left, if it's a bitch and he bred from it, it can cause the hernia to open more

as the stomach grows, even that though wouldn't present a major problem depending on the type of hernia.

 

 

One of my bitches had one, the vet recommended massage a few times a day whilst she was relaxed,

hers was only a small one, the massage helps to push anything back in so the hole can heal over,

but as said get a vet to check it before hand.

[skycat 6,173]

Two types of hernia: one is where there is a hole left where the umbilicus has failed to heal over, leaving a hole through which the guts can protrude. The other is where a small bit of fatty tissue gets left on the outside of the healed umbilicus: this second one never causes a problem. The first may need surgery to close it completely, depending on how big it is. If you can push the lump back in with your finger so it disappears, you have the first sort, which may need treating surgically. If you're not sure which sort it is, see the vet.

[trinder 127]

One of my terriers had an umbillicil hernia , took him to vets for jabs and vet said it was a delayed closure that wouldnt cause harm in future , the other type can be a problem as dogs bowells can go into the void and twist

Best option is see a vet

Ata Trinder

[ruby jet 184]

ive got a bitch pup at the mo with the fatty lump type hurnia nothing at all to worry about with this type of hurnia as ive had 2 vets and the greyhound man all look at it and all have said the same thing nothing to worry about. But im still booking her in to have it done over the lazy summer months! Hope this helps atb rj