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Originally Posted by feminvstr congrats on the new kid, at 4.5 months old and 2 lbs I doubt she will be larger enough to breed. The hernia could be an umbilical hernia which can be repaired at the time of spaying (if its small). Most vet will tell you it's an inherited occurance and the bitch shouldnt be bred. Larger hernias are considered life threatening, cutting the umbilical cord too short is a misconception as to the cause of a hernia. |
okay...good information. i'll certainly keep you posted. this is
NOT looking good
apparently, she wrote the breeder and asked him about it. he said, "it's no big deal". we'll see...