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04-24-2010, 02:43 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: natchez,ms
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| Right and Left inguinal hernias I knew my baby girl might have a Right inguinal hernia when I got her and being a nurse I thought this was not going to be a big deal to fix when I have her spayed. I also found out she has a left inguinal hernia and as she is getting older and closer to a surgery date (she is 5 months old) I find myself really beginning to worry about surgery and having both repaired.I am planning on having the vet use his laser so hopefully it won"t be so bad has anyone had this experience with their baby? |
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04-24-2010, 06:10 PM | #2 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| How much does she weigh?
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04-25-2010, 06:44 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: natchez,ms
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| She weighs about 2.8lbs . |
04-25-2010, 09:30 PM | #4 |
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| I have had 2, repaired the old fashioned way. Hernia's need to be repaired, and as a Nurse you understand why. A good Vet will have the pup running in no time. It is invasive, but not as bad as a spay. Cut, push, in the bowl protrusion, and close. Meds, limited activity, and good as new! Best of luck, and try to stay calm. Seems the dogs pick up what we feel real fast. No sense in her also worrying! |
04-25-2010, 10:23 PM | #5 |
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| I think it best to have a discussion with your vet. There are risks with any surgery, in her case, there is also risk involved in putting off the surgery until she is older and more developed. It might be better to take care of the hernias first, soon, and delay the spay until she is bigger and her liver is more developed. Also, it would be wise to get bloodwork done prior and a Bile Acid Test to access her liver function, in advance. A discussion with her breeder may be in order also as hernias are hereditary and her parents should not be bred again. If you have a contract, or a health guarantee, sometimes the breeder will be willing to assist with the cost of the surgery, or refund the purchase price of the puppy.
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