All hernias do not require surgery. Some do heal on their own _____
From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brenda Walsh Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 8:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] My baby's first vet visit If a pet hernia is like a human hernia they have to have surgery because it is a rip in the muscle wall. I have had experience with human hernias with my mom. They can get worse. I would get a second vet in on this one. Just my thought on the matter. Brenda --- On Fri, 10/3/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] My baby's first vet visit To: [email protected] Date: Friday, October 3, 2008, 8:39 PM sounds a bit fishy to me....then again, i may just be biased since i am not a fan of "herbal" remedies.... but never heard of curing a hernia, especially with any meds. Marsha > Katydid went to the vet this morning, he said she's doing good except > she has a umbilical hernia. He is a homeopathic vet and believes in > herbal remedies, he gave me a clear liquid that I have to give her twice > a day that will heal the hernia. Has anyone heard of this ? > > Kathy

