Hernia

By Anonymous on 10/26/08 9:20am
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My german sheperd pup has a hernia. The breeder said this is not serious and can be pushed in and sewn up when I get her fixed. The vet who originally examined her noted that it may receed with age. Does anyone have any information about this issue?

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When she gets spayed, they

Submitted by scooter on 9/30/08 12:55pm.

When she gets spayed, they can surgically sew the hernia up. Your vet is correct, it is not serious. Just keep an eye that it doesn't start to enlarge, or become tender.

I have two sheperds that have

Submitted by germansheperd365 on 10/1/08 9:46pm.

I have two sheperds that have the same problem. One is 1year and the other is 4 months. Vet informed me to just watch the size any change call him. This is very common. I have had no problem with mine..