Umbilical Hernia
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Q:Hello all,
I wonder if any of you have run across this before. I am considering purchasing a shipoo pup (male) who is about 11 weeks old. He has a slight umbilical hernia, according to the breeder. When I asked her to explain, she stated that sometimes when the mother chews off the umbilical cord, she may chew it off too short, and this can cause an umbilical hernia. She says that the pup is in good health, and has been vet checked and given a clean bill of health. The research I have done however, states that the "too short chewing off of an umbilical cord" is a misconception, and that is not what causes it. I should say that the breeder has reduced the cost of the pup by about $125 to cover the cost of the additional repair that the vet would do (during the neutering). She says this shouldn't cost more than about $25 to $30. I suspect she may also have reduced the cost because of the age.
So, since I've never been a pet owner before, and don't want to end up with a pup that will be in poor health, or require expensive operations down the line, I'm wondering if anyone has any insight. When a breeder says a pup has been vet checked, does one get a copy of a report, or a file stating when shots, deworming etc have been done? And id when I take the pup to my own vet, he states that the condition is more serious or would entail an expensive operation, do I have recourse? DOn't get me wrong, I fully intend to take good care of any pet I choose to purchase, I just don't want this to be a sad experience for us, especially for the sake of my kids.
SHould I take a chance or better to let this one go??
Thanks for any knowledge or insight you can share.
C.
I wonder if any of you have run across this before. I am considering purchasing a shipoo pup (male) who is about 11 weeks old. He has a slight umbilical hernia, according to the breeder. When I asked her to explain, she stated that sometimes when the mother chews off the umbilical cord, she may chew it off too short, and this can cause an umbilical hernia. She says that the pup is in good health, and has been vet checked and given a clean bill of health. The research I have done however, states that the "too short chewing off of an umbilical cord" is a misconception, and that is not what causes it. I should say that the breeder has reduced the cost of the pup by about $125 to cover the cost of the additional repair that the vet would do (during the neutering). She says this shouldn't cost more than about $25 to $30. I suspect she may also have reduced the cost because of the age.
So, since I've never been a pet owner before, and don't want to end up with a pup that will be in poor health, or require expensive operations down the line, I'm wondering if anyone has any insight. When a breeder says a pup has been vet checked, does one get a copy of a report, or a file stating when shots, deworming etc have been done? And id when I take the pup to my own vet, he states that the condition is more serious or would entail an expensive operation, do I have recourse? DOn't get me wrong, I fully intend to take good care of any pet I choose to purchase, I just don't want this to be a sad experience for us, especially for the sake of my kids.
SHould I take a chance or better to let this one go??
Thanks for any knowledge or insight you can share.
C.
A:A breeder selling mixed bred pups by designer names is generally a backyard breeder. Usually they don't bother to health test the parents of their puppies in the ways many of us would be looking for to purchase a pup.. Hips, eyes, ears, hearts, etc.
I have a puppy mill dog I got as a sort of rescue who had an umbilical hernia.. It was 30 bucks on top of her spay to correct, but they were already in that area to spay.. Would likely cost more on a neuter..
Vet checked doesn't mean much.. I'd be far more worried about a good health guarantee for any hereditary defects like hip dysplasia and other horrible conditions possible from someone deciding to randomly breed two dogs together for crappy reasons.
Honestly, there are many mixed bred dogs in shelters needing homes. Don't buy from a crummy breeder.
I have a puppy mill dog I got as a sort of rescue who had an umbilical hernia.. It was 30 bucks on top of her spay to correct, but they were already in that area to spay.. Would likely cost more on a neuter..
Vet checked doesn't mean much.. I'd be far more worried about a good health guarantee for any hereditary defects like hip dysplasia and other horrible conditions possible from someone deciding to randomly breed two dogs together for crappy reasons.
Honestly, there are many mixed bred dogs in shelters needing homes. Don't buy from a crummy breeder.
A:A hernia is caused by a weakness in the abdominal wall. Good breeders don't breed dogs with hernias (it's genetic). Ask a vet for the cost of the surgery- I don't know any surgery on a dog that is $125.
Let this one go, IMO and lurk around here to learn how to find the best possible breeder or even the steps to adopt a doggy.
Good luck.
Let this one go, IMO and lurk around here to learn how to find the best possible breeder or even the steps to adopt a doggy.
Good luck.
A:Thank you both for your reply. I guess my gut was telling me the same thing, which is why I decided not to go visit the pup today. Beautiful little pup, and I have to admit I guess I got caught up in the cuteness, but really didn't want to end up with a pup that wasn't well. I guess it's really just best to let this one go...
Thanks again for your comments.
C.
Thanks again for your comments.
C.