My Mazee had a hernia when I got her. Her vet and my breeders vet both told me that a lot of times hernias will fix themselves on their own, which hers did. But if it didn't it was going to be repaired when she was spayed. I have never heard of a fat pocket on a 10 wk old, but then again I am no expert. I also think that some hernias are not always seen. I don't really believe that hernias are hard to repair, something that can be done the same time they are spayed or neutered-then they only have to be put under one time. hope this helps |