I feel certain the breeder, if experienced, knew the hernias were there. Yikes on your vet prices in VA. You might want to call a few other vets and ask the price for a bilateral inguinal surgery including isoflurane anesthesia and pain meds. Here it would only be about $250.00 for the surgery.
Also, hernias are considered genetic (especially bilateral inguinal hernias likes his) so he should not be bred. I can't believe the vet didn't mention it on the first visit. Some hernias will close up on their own. Read up on them so you will know the dangerous symptoms because sometimes they become strangulated (loose their blood supply) and can be fatal (when not repaired).
I can't see how the breeder could think you were making up hernias - they're there or they're not. If the breeder will I would rake together some more money and exchange for the female, especially since you have other concerns. |