Registered: Oct 2015
Location: Oliver Springs, TN
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My female has had an umbilical hernia since she was a pup. It's maybe the size of a ping pong ball or a hair smaller, nothing huge. My question is would this cause any problems if I decide to have her bred? I would have to cause her or the pups any harm.

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Registered: Apr 2013
Location: Iowa
Posts: 363

Go get I fixed. It's about $100 to $200 you will never know its there and it's a weak point in a dog. I fixed mine when she was 4 the vet did such a nice job she made a show ch and had a nice litter of pups no problem.

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Registered: Oct 2005
Location: SC
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A ping pong ball is big.
You could have a major issue if her guts push thru the lining and get pinched.
Why would you not have it repaired?

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Registered: Jun 2007
Location: jacksonville, nc
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my dogs is over 7 yrs old and has one. can I have her spayed and the hernia fixed at the same time. it seems they should be able to and make only one incision.

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