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03-01-2011, 10:47 AM | #1 |
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| Inguinal Hernia - Your opinion please! I would like to hear from the forum their opinion: A female 19 week puppy that has developed a 1/4" inguinal hernia. Is this considered a "birth defect" or a natural event from a very playful puppy, or serious hereditary disease? I have been a responsible breeder and provide a one year health clause for serious hereditary diseases - (leg perthes, liver shut) but after 20 puppies, I now have one being returned to be for a hernia. Is it reasonable to expect me to cover the surgery cost for this repair? She is having the surgery done in conjunction with her spay. I am at a loss. I want to be fair - but the new owner is/was a friend and she does not know much about dogs and their heath. My vet has inspected and confirmed the diagnosis. But I am not certain that this falls under the contract of my responsibility. Your thoughts please! |
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03-01-2011, 11:27 AM | #2 |
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| With one developing at that young age, you are more than likely looking at a birth defect/congenital weakness with a heredity component. There will be a risk of developing an inguinal hernia on the other side, too, so the vet should do a repair on both sides.
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03-01-2011, 11:30 AM | #3 |
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03-01-2011, 11:35 AM | #4 | |
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03-01-2011, 12:36 PM | #5 | |
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As for what your contract says, I don't know how it is worded. Legally you might not be obligated to return their money but morally I think it would be the best thing to do. How long have they had the pup? You would think they would want to keep her if they have bonded to her.
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03-01-2011, 12:40 PM | #6 | |
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I personally am not a fan of early spay and neutering. To me, it's better to wait until the growth plates have closed before s/n. Also, by that time, it will be apparent if the pup needs any retained baby teeth extracted so everything can be taken care of at one time. If a hernia is not being repaired immediately, it's a good idea to 'reduce' it by checking it often and pushing it back in. This can help it to close on its own and lessen the risk of it becoming strangulated, but will not help in all cases. Some hernias are not reducible, but, most likely a 1/4 inch one is. As for your responsibility, I would worry less about the letter of the contract and focus more on what is truly fair. Is it worth the risk to whatever reputation you have worked to build over a few dollars?
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03-01-2011, 12:41 PM | #7 |
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| The puppy has the hernia, not the dam...few long time breeders have not encountered a hernia...pay for the additional cost of the hernia repair during spaying. My vet charged me $40 extra the two times it happened to my pups...I had my vet so the spaying. |
03-01-2011, 01:18 PM | #8 |
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| Thank you all for the input. The puppy has not been paid for - which is another problem. Do not do business with friends! - I should have learned. I love these puppies and plan to cover the additional cost for her hernia repair. Like someone said; There is no way of knowing if the hernia was a birth defect or caused from an injury. I have never seen this in one of my pups, and my health guarantee covered "serious hereditary diseases" of which a hernia is not. Thanks everyone. |
03-01-2011, 05:12 PM | #9 |
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| Inguinal hernia's can and do disappear by spaying age...some do not. Compared to the defects some breeders get..I will take a simple hernia..all are fixable..and the problem is gone. |
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