I found a pup chihuahua and just found out at the vet that she has two. Someone before told me that it wouldnt be much more added to the cost of the initial spay surgery if I were to do it at the same time if I did get it done, but that some can cure on their own. She is 7 weeks old, and I just wanted some advice on what to do for her? Wait till she grows, and see, or get it fixed now? Whats best? I have no idea...I do know that the vet just wants to be paid so I trust others opinions more. :0) Thanks
2007-02-26 12:39:08 · 7 answers · asked by hotpinksugar 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Some small umbilical hernias will close on their own, but when you say 2 hernias that makes me think of inguinal hernias, which will more likely need surgical repair. In either case, the open area can in trap a small portion of fat which is no big deal, but can trap other internal organs which can be a huge even life threatening problem.
You can wait till she's spayed at 5-6 months old to correct them if they are not excessively large. In most cases an umbilical hernia repair at the time of a spay is $25-45 additional.
Inguinal hernias on the other hand can be more difficult and therefore much more costly.
2007-02-26 12:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Small umbilical hernias often do close on their own. Since you will not be spaying her until she is a good bit older, I would give it until I spayed her to close on its own. If it is not closed then, I would ask the vet about having it fixed while she is being spayed. Usually it does NOT cost more because if you wait and do it later that is two surgeries , two times under anesthesia etc. so ends up costing more.
2007-02-26 12:43:59 · answer #2 · answered by avalon_bz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some hernia do close on their own, but never breed a dog even though it does close on its own. My female dog close on its own but I never breed her. It is a lot cheaper if you have that done when you get her spayed.. they do it at the same time which is easier for the dog. Do not get your puppy spayed at 7 weeks. That is to young. No harm into waiting until she is older to have this fixed. Four or Five months is good. Before her first heat cycle.
2007-02-26 13:13:45 · answer #3 · answered by china 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 9 week old mini poodle has one as well. The vet said that it doesn't hurt her in any way. We will be getting it fixed when we get her spayed if it hasn't disappeared by then.
2007-02-26 13:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it's not often. I think it's about a 60% chance. But, I recommend going to the doctor right away, hernias can be quite painfuls on dogs also.
2007-02-26 12:47:16 · answer #5 · answered by zelrio28 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
NO!
Have hernias REPAIRED while SPAYING!
2007-02-27 00:09:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get it fixed now. a severe hernia could be fatal if not fixed.
2007-02-26 17:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋