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11-15-2008, 11:14 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Westbank
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| Yorkie with a Hernia We are planning on buying a yorkie soon. The breeder we are seeing was very honest about her female. She said that the puppy we are thinking about buying had a hernia. It was operated on when she was 3 months old. Something about a pin hole in the intestine. The puppy is now 7 months old. She says she has had it checked by the vet, and okay'd by the vet. Is this a wise purchase for us? Once a hernia is operated on, is it cured for life??? Can you say a hernia won't ever come back??? We really need some advice, as this is an important decision for us. Thanks for anybodys help. |
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11-16-2008, 03:51 AM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia
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| A hernia is a small opening in the wall of the muscle and once surgically closed should not come back unless there was extreme strain put on it. I would get more info on the pin hole in the intestine though as that is a separate issue.
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11-16-2008, 09:12 AM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast Ohio
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| I would suggest speaking to the breeders vet to get accurate information. You could also speak to your vet about it. Usually once a hernia is repaired it is no longer an issue. If there is still a hole after the repair I would want to know if it is going to require any further surgery. The breeder should not mind giving you her vet info so you can address any questions you may have.
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