Dolly had an umbilical hernia which was repaired when she was 7 weeks old. About a year ago, and it sort of correlates with the time she had her knee surgery, her hernia repair broke open (bulging to her belly, but not outside of her body). The vet has examined and pushed and said that it isn't painful, so IF she ever has surgery again, he would fix it for her. But, I got Dolly from Petland. So, that could say something. But, she is a very lovable sweet dog, and I am glad that I rescued her from Petland.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Liz Bickel & Irv Weinberg Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 8:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] been a while since i posted.. question about a hernia =) IMHO, an inguinal hernia is more to be concerned about than a naval hernia. A naval hernia can wait until the puppy is old enough to spay to have the repair done. An inguinal hernia, on the other hand, needs more immediate attention. An inguinal hernia should be surgically be repaired just as soon as your vet feels the pup is safe to have the surgery done. Meanwhile, "As a note, umbilical hernias in puppies are a genetic or congenital defect in over 90% of the cases. The disorder is passed from generation to generation just like the color of the coat or the animal's overall size. Very, very rarely are they caused by trauma or excessive pressures during whelping. Animals that have a hernia or had a surgical repair of a hernia should never be used for breeding. Additionally, those adults that produce puppies with this condition should not be bred again." That is a quote from this Web Site http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2090 <http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2090&aid=442> &aid=442 Besides it being genetic, there is also a fair chance that an inguinal hernia could eventually become strangulated. Then, your pup's life would be at stake. Liz She has a inguinal hernia on one side.
