Of course, the vet will know at the time the neuter surgery is done and will perform it at the same time. He actually should know it before the surgery. I was quoted 230.00 for repair of an inguinal hernia, that included anesthesia, surgery, pain medicine, and followups. So your breeder is closer with respect to the price because you should pay for the anesthesia, pain medicine and followups with his neuter and she will only be responsible for the additional surgery. Also if he does have a unilateral (one-sided) inguinal hernia you might discuss repairing both sides because often the other side will herniate at a later date.
I think I would start looking for a new vet, his lack of knowledge doesn't seem right. |