hernias can be caused from many factors as kathy stated and also at birth if an umbilical hernia from the mom pulling too hard on the cord at birth. inlengual (sp?) hernias can develop from no fault of the breeder or new owners or from the puppy jumping off of something. hernias are simple and in-expensive to repair. my vet charges $50 to repair a hernia. also would like to add that when i take a new puppy to my vet, the first thing she has always done is look for a hernia. there is a certain way you must hold a puppy to spot them early on. (puppy is held on its back with its back legs stretched out and pulled in a down position.) if there's a hernia that cant be seen when puppy is in a normal position you can bet you will be able to feel it this way.
i don't feel that nailing this person would be the right thing to do if these things showed up 2 months later. JMHO. thanks and good luck with your baby. |