Does anyone know anything about umbilical hernia ?!?

[MISSTRISH317]

Hi everyone!!

Rocky got his final puppy shoots today!! Rocky is now 4/12 months and he weighs 7.5 .. Wow:hearts6:
we also found out he has a very slight umbilical hernia :( ... The vet said it is very common and it almost always goes away. *Unless* it's very large. in Rocky's case it's very tiny .. oh my poor baby has to have hernia surgery and neutering at the same time :cry2:
I am so angry and appalled that Happiness is Pets "pet store where I purchased Rocky" continues to do business with a horrible puppy mill.. Trust me, I have learned my lesson.. I will do my homework next time and purchase my next puppy from a breeder..
I thank god Rocky is healthy puppy besides his umbilical hernia... He is such a VERY loving and happy puppy!!

[Morkie4]

I just did a quick search and found this on a site. Not sure if it will help you or not but gives you the basics.

UMBILICAL HERNIA

General information

An umbilical hernia is the protrusion of abdominal contents beneath the skin at the navel (umbilicus).

The umbilicus is the healed scar (?belly button?) in the mid-abdominal area. It marks the opening through which the prenatal blood vessels and other fetal structures passed before birth. After the umbilical cord is cut at birth, the opening rapidly closes. Occasionally, however, it does not close completely, and an opening in the abdominal wall remains.

The danger of a hernia is the potential entrapment of intestines through this opening. If the hernia interferes with the blood supply to the trapped bowel, passage of food through the bowel is blocked. Also, the strangulated tissue dies and releases toxins that may kill the animal.

Hernias can be hereditary and affected animals should not be bred.

Important Points in Treatment

Small hernias: Most small hernias are no danger to your pet?s health. Some may close before the animal reaches maturity; therefore, no treatment is necessary. Occasionally, surgical repair is delayed in female dogs until it is performed at ovariohysterectomy (spaying).

Large hernias: These hernias may be very serious, since a portion of intestine may become entrapped and its blood supply cut off. Immediate surgery is recommended in these cases.

Notify the doctor if any of the following occur:

You observe redness and tenderness at the hernia site.

Your pet vomits or shows sudden signs of distress.

Your pet has painful or difficult bowel movements.

[I Found Nemo]

I found this on the Foxstone website:http://www.foxstonemaltese.com/maltese_faqs.htm


Umbilical Hernia: often seen as a lump or mound of fat found on a dog's belly. This is where the umbilical cord was attached through the abdominal wall to the placenta allowing for the fetus to receive nutrition and blood from the mother. After birth this area generally closes up. In some cases the area may be slow in closing or not close at all. In the case of those that do not close properly surgical repair may be required. However generally what is seen is a little fat left on the outside of the abdominal wall and rarely requires surgery. Often breeders will recommend gently massaging the fat through the opening while the puppy is growing and the hole is closing.

Please don't feel bad whats done is done.I also bought Nemo from a petstore and when I say I didn't know what a puupy mill was I mean I didnt know what a puppy mill really was:confused: call it stupid call it misinformed , whatever It's the truth. I love Nemo more today and probably will love him more tomorrow..I know how much you love Rocky and I'm so happy he is with you. I think all will go fine and you and Rocky will have many more happy years together probably like 15 I would say:p . Don't worry about anything or where he came from just focus on the now..
Good Luck,
Andrea~:)

[MISSTRISH317]

Thank you so much for your replies, you made me feel better.,,thanks for the support......its much appreciated.:) :)




I just did a quick search and found this on a site. Not sure if it will help you or not but gives you the basics.

UMBILICAL HERNIA

General information

An umbilical hernia is the protrusion of abdominal contents beneath the skin at the navel (umbilicus).

The umbilicus is the healed scar (?belly button?) in the mid-abdominal area. It marks the opening through which the prenatal blood vessels and other fetal structures passed before birth. After the umbilical cord is cut at birth, the opening rapidly closes. Occasionally, however, it does not close completely, and an opening in the abdominal wall remains.

The danger of a hernia is the potential entrapment of intestines through this opening. If the hernia interferes with the blood supply to the trapped bowel, passage of food through the bowel is blocked. Also, the strangulated tissue dies and releases toxins that may kill the animal.

Hernias can be hereditary and affected animals should not be bred.

Important Points in Treatment

Small hernias: Most small hernias are no danger to your pet?s health. Some may close before the animal reaches maturity; therefore, no treatment is necessary. Occasionally, surgical repair is delayed in female dogs until it is performed at ovariohysterectomy (spaying).

Large hernias: These hernias may be very serious, since a portion of intestine may become entrapped and its blood supply cut off. Immediate surgery is recommended in these cases.

Notify the doctor if any of the following occur:

You observe redness and tenderness at the hernia site.

Your pet vomits or shows sudden signs of distress.

Your pet has painful or difficult bowel movements.

[MISSTRISH317]

Thank you so much for your replies, you made me feel better.,,thanks for the support......its much appreciated.:) :)


I found this on the Foxstone website:http://www.foxstonemaltese.com/maltese_faqs.htm


Umbilical Hernia: often seen as a lump or mound of fat found on a dog's belly. This is where the umbilical cord was attached through the abdominal wall to the placenta allowing for the fetus to receive nutrition and blood from the mother. After birth this area generally closes up. In some cases the area may be slow in closing or not close at all. In the case of those that do not close properly surgical repair may be required. However generally what is seen is a little fat left on the outside of the abdominal wall and rarely requires surgery. Often breeders will recommend gently massaging the fat through the opening while the puppy is growing and the hole is closing.

Please don't feel bad whats done is done.I also bought Nemo from a petstore and when I say I didn't know what a puupy mill was I mean I didnt know what a puppy mill really was:confused: call it stupid call it misinformed , whatever It's the truth. I love Nemo more today and probably will love him more tomorrow..I know how much you love Rocky and I'm so happy he is with you. I think all will go fine and you and Rocky will have many more happy years together probably like 15 I would say:p . Don't worry about anything or where he came from just focus on the now..
Good Luck,
Andrea~:)

[I Found Nemo]

:) Please keep us updated with Rocky, by the way he is adorable!!
Anytime you need to talk feel free, don't ever feel like your alone cause your not...
Andrea~

[Morkie4]

When is Rocky due to have his neutering surgery???? Did the vet feel he could take care of the hernia then and be fine or just going to wait and see if it will heal by itself since you said it was very small???

But if nothing else, keep us updated.

[maltesemum]

If he is getting it fixed then i would'nt worry about it!

Umbilical hernias can be caused by the mum chewing the cord too close to the skin or being cut too close!

[MISSTRISH317]

Rocky's hernia is really tiny... The vet suggested repairing hernia for fear it could cause problems in future. It will be less stressful for Rocky to have his neutering and Hernia surgery done at the same time... One time with anesthetic is better than having to do it twice. His surgery will be in mid May... by then he'll be 6 months old.. I'll keep everyone updated!!

thanks for all your help!!:D :D :D

When is Rocky due to have his neutering surgery???? Did the vet feel he could take care of the hernia then and be fine or just going to wait and see if it will heal by itself since you said it was very small???

But if nothing else, keep us updated.

[lilybellesmom]

Rocky's hernia is really tiny... The vet suggested repairing hernia for fear it could cause problems in future. It will be less stressful for Rocky to have his neutering and Hernia surgery done at the same time... One time with anesthetic is better than having to do it twice. His surgery will be in mid May... by then he'll be 6 months old.. I'll keep everyone updated!!

thanks for all your help!!:D :D :D

Trish,

I agree about the cost of the neuter and hernia surgery being done together will save money. Don't forget about his baby teeth too. When LB had her spay I didn't even think about her baby teeth. I did it a seperate time and had to pay for anesthesia, that's the expensive part I think. I'm just glad my vet took out 2 extra baby teeth w/o charging me.

Good luck, I'm sure that Rocky will do just fine after his procedures.

[MISSTRISH317]

Baby teeth ?!?!
I never thought about his baby teeth.. thanks I'll ask the vet..
Rocky is my first Puppy:hearts6: my friends think i'm so silly cause i treat Rocky like my little baby.. He's so cute i LOVE HIM SO MUCH..LOL



Trish,

I agree about the cost of the neuter and hernia surgery being done together will save money. Don't forget about his baby teeth too. When LB had her spay I didn't even think about her baby teeth. I did it a seperate time and had to pay for anesthesia, that's the expensive part I think. I'm just glad my vet took out 2 extra baby teeth w/o charging me.

Good luck, I'm sure that Rocky will do just fine after his procedures.

[lilybellesmom]

Yes, LB had her adult teeth growing behind her baby teeth. It didn't happen till after her spay. Just ask your vet about it. Rocky's baby teeth may fall out on its own but it may not. Just have it checked out.

Don't worry about what your friends say, Rocky is your baby. If your friends think you're silly then LOL, we're all silly on this forum:D!

Good luck,
Laurie