Umbilical Hernia Questions My cousin is thinking of buying a male .............he has a small umbilical hernia...about the size of a BB or green pea..............the breeder was up front about it........and is sure it was caused by the Mommy................questions are: 1. is this something that is gonna have to be repaired 2. is it something that may shrink with time 3. she is thinking of breeding him later as he is the perfect yorkie to add to her breeding program ........all except for the hernia 4. will this be something that she needs to get fixed right away? All Advise will be appreciated....and i will update you guys on the outcome ....Thanks |
There is no sure way to tell. Most of these do need repair although some dogs do fine their whole lives with a small one. |
Unless it is really small, umbilical hernias should be repaired. It is usually done during the puppy's spay or neuter. Umbilical hernias can be genetic so this puppy shouldn't be bred. Here is lots of information for your friend: UMBILICAL HERNIAS IN DOGS - Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia |
This is a very good article that explains the different types of umbilical hernias. BreederVet - Umbilical Hernias in Dogs If the umbilical ring does not close immediately after birth sometimes a little fatty tissue is trapped on the outside of the abdomen after the ring closes causing a bubble-like area where the umbilical cord was attached. If the bubble cannot be pushed back up into the abdomen it is called a non-reducible hernia. If the bubble can be pushed back up into the abdomen then it is called a reducible hernia and surgery is advisable. I had a female once that I though had a hernia that was about the size of a marble. The vet operated and it turned out not to be a hernia, just some fatty tissue trapped. |
Thanks Barbara for the great info...........she has decided to get him........and her vet sees no reason why she cant breed him.......this was not an issue of genetics.......his mommy chewed the cord too short and by the time they noticed it was like this....it is a simple procedure.......and the vet she talked to said he did not think it would cause any future concerns............thanks everyone for your advice.............YT rocks!! |
Wow I thought I was the only one whos dog chewed the cord too shirt. Only thing is the vets here said there is nothing we can do. I lost two pups as a result of the mama cutting the cord too short. The pups had a hold in the bell where she pulled the cord out. Im not sure if this was different. But sounds the same like the hole heeled and formed a hernia. Good luck to your sister and her new baby. |
Unless you are looking right at the mama, there is no way to tell if she did it or it is a birth defct. The sure way to keep mama from doing this to be a hands on breeder like most of us are, and cut the cord yourself.:) |
i agree, i cut the cords myself so she doesnt chew them too short. then you know if it is genetic or just from momma!!! |
I cut my cords also, but is there any way to keep the mommy from still trying to chew on the cord. My last litter I had the hardest time trying to keep mom from still wanting to chew on the cord.:eek: |
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Great. I will give that a try because last time I did leave them fairly long. thanks deb |
I usually leave the cord about 1/4 of an inch long and the momma don't usually bother it. I usually tie them off with dental floss too. |
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