Hi Walter, My friend noticed yesterday that Bailey has a Hernia and asked me if this can affect him or any of his offspring in any way. I don't know the answer to this, although i shouldn't think that it could. Please could you let me know? Thanks Walter, Caren.https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,661#msg-661Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:09:38 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,27413#msg-27413 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,27413#msg-27413 Abbie Ask The VetMon, 18 Jan 2016 18:40:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22846#msg-22846 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22846#msg-22846
Yes I am afraid a tendency to having hernias can be passed on the next generation of pups.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetMon, 23 Sep 2013 16:14:38 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22816#msg-22816 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22816#msg-22816 Shih tzu Ask The VetThu, 12 Sep 2013 19:51:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22242#msg-22242 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22242#msg-22242
A one inch hernia is quite large in my estimation, it wont stop her having puppies but I would consider it less than ideal to breed from her because she has a hernia and it is a defect. I doubt it bothers her but does it bulge out from the skin quite far? Can you gently press and it disappears inside? It could in all probability be easily surgically corrected. Its best if it is checked by a vet and you discuss this possibility.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetWed, 27 Mar 2013 09:49:10 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22187#msg-22187 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,22187#msg-22187My female goldendoodle has an umbilical hernia about an inch in length. She is 1 year and 3 months old , will she be able to have puppies? If not, will it be dangerous to remove.]]> Kennedy Ask The VetMon, 04 Mar 2013 01:21:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,21082#msg-21082 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,21082#msg-21082 Zara The Vet Ask The VetTue, 07 Aug 2012 08:46:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,21067#msg-21067 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,21067#msg-21067had a belly button problem. she had one litter
of 4 beautiful little girls (all without problems).
now we think she is pregnant again and her belly
button it sticking out. is this normal???

Many thanks

POLLY]]> Polly Ask The VetFri, 03 Aug 2012 15:22:16 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20167#msg-20167 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20167#msg-20167 MarkRicher Ask The VetMon, 10 Oct 2011 04:18:10 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20148#msg-20148 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20148#msg-20148 AllyP Ask The VetThu, 06 Oct 2011 22:16:47 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20106#msg-20106 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20106#msg-20106 MarkRicher Ask The VetMon, 03 Oct 2011 04:55:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20080#msg-20080 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,20080#msg-20080
We purchased a Cockerpoo puppy on the 3rd of September when he was 8 weeks old. At the time we picked him up he was described as fully fit and healthy with no problems.
To be on the safe side we took the puppy to a reputable local vet for a check up a few days after we picked him up.
The vet said he has a small Umbilical hernia (Less than 5mm) and that it may close up itself. The vet recommended having him neutered and said the henia if still there could be closed up at the same time.
My question is about the neutering. Does he have to be neutered?

Regards

Simon]]> Si J Ask The VetTue, 27 Sep 2011 11:49:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,19194#msg-19194 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,19194#msg-19194 MarkRicher Ask The VetMon, 13 Jun 2011 18:19:44 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,19193#msg-19193 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,19193#msg-19193i have a 5month old male bulterrier with a hernia. they told me it will go away as he grows older, but to me it looks like it is getting bigger. would he need an operation for that?
thanks
Mackda]]> magda Ask The VetMon, 13 Jun 2011 13:26:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18502#msg-18502 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18502#msg-18502 MarkRicher Ask The VetFri, 01 Apr 2011 18:19:59 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18487#msg-18487 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18487#msg-18487 jilores Ask The VetWed, 30 Mar 2011 13:14:00 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18444#msg-18444 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18444#msg-18444 MarkRicher Ask The VetMon, 28 Mar 2011 19:16:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18153#msg-18153 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18153#msg-18153 ll Ask The VetThu, 24 Mar 2011 21:33:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18148#msg-18148 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18148#msg-18148 MarkRicher Ask The VetThu, 24 Mar 2011 19:11:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18147#msg-18147 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,18147#msg-18147 LL Ask The VetThu, 24 Mar 2011 17:54:09 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,16559#msg-16559 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,16559#msg-16559-------------------------------------------------------
> Hi, Deborah,
> A small umbilical hernia will not cause any of the
> problems you describe.
> It sounds more likely that he has a mild gastritis
> - or possibly he has swallowed something which is
> lying in his stomach. Dogs use grass as an emetic
> - eating it deliberately so as to make themselves
> sick.
> Although at present the problem is a minor one, if
> he does have a 'foreign body' in his stomach it
> could at any time move into the small intestine
> and cause an obstruction - which is serious and
> requires urgent treatment.
> Get if checked out by your veterinarian.
> Walter]]> Kellyblue Ask The VetSat, 17 Apr 2010 16:58:41 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15188#msg-15188 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15188#msg-15188 Walter Beswick Ask The VetWed, 25 Nov 2009 12:33:29 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15187#msg-15187 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15187#msg-15187
thank you very much]]> Cherryl Ask The VetWed, 25 Nov 2009 11:14:41 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15182#msg-15182 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15182#msg-15182The surgery is straightforward and should take no longer than 15 to 20 minutes.
If competently carried out there should be no complications and it should not recur.
The sutures or clips will be removed after about 10 days.
It will only cause problems such as an obstruction in later life if it is NOT repaired.
I hope that this helps

W]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetTue, 24 Nov 2009 20:07:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15180#msg-15180 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15180#msg-15180
thanks,
Cherryl]]> Cherryl Ask The VetTue, 24 Nov 2009 17:50:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15176#msg-15176 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15176#msg-15176
How big is the hernia - i.e. the diameter of the hole under his belly button?

W]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetTue, 24 Nov 2009 16:26:50 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15175#msg-15175 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15175#msg-15175
I have a 5 month old mixed bred small dog. 2 weeks ago, I brought him to the vet for his rabies shots and consulted for his hernia. Back then, I could push the hernia back into the abdominal cavity. He advised me to place a band on it to prevent it from sagging. Now, I can't push back the hernia and on palpation, i can feel something hard or cartilage like surrounding the opening. I'm worried. does this mean he needs surgery?]]> Cherryl Ask The VetTue, 24 Nov 2009 16:17:08 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15123#msg-15123 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15123#msg-15123
Small umbilical hernias do not need usually to be repaired, but even a bigger one, if properly repaired, should cause no problems in the future.
An unbilical hernia is certainly not 'normal', but does tend to be an hereditary defect and bitches with significant ones should not be bred from,
I suggest that you go with the breeder when the pup is taken to the vet ,and quiz the vet about your concerns.

W.]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:20 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15120#msg-15120 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,15120#msg-15120
I have read all of your above comments to these questions and they make sense, but I did have a few other questions for you. I have a dog on hold for me for a Christmas present for my daughter and like Kim L, my breeder told me that she has a small hernia on her belly button caused by the momma pulling to hard on the umbilical cord. I do not plan on breeding her, she is simply a family pet. I just wanted to make sure that everything will be ok. She is to have it repaired in the morning and the breeder insured me that this is normal. It wouldn't have any long-lasting effects down the road. As much as I wouldn't want to give her up, this is for my 5 year old daughter and want to make sure something so small won't end up huge! Thanks for your time!

Kimberly]]> Kimberly Rogers Ask The VetThu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:25 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,13803#msg-13803 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,13803#msg-13803
I would not be in the least concerned about an umbilical hernia 1/2 centimetre big in a 9 week-old GSD puppy.
By the time he is adult it will be unnoticeable.

W]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetTue, 21 Jul 2009 07:11:26 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,13802#msg-13802 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,661,13802#msg-13802
I checked with the breeder and was told that they have not experienced this with any other of the puppies they have bred.

Will repairing the umbilical hernia affect the dog's ability to bear puppies later in her life?
I have also read that some of the umbilical hernias heal without intervention, and that sometimes gently pushing in the hernia promotes the healing. Is this true?

Thank you,

Kim]]> Kim L Ask The VetTue, 21 Jul 2009 02:12:25 +0000