Hernia In Pregnant dog

[DogLover61280]

Hello i have a pitt bull and beagle mix. She has had a hernia in her belly button are since she was born. I could only afford her regular shots and i could not get her neutered. She is now pregnant after 3 years and i am wondering if its ok that she has that hernia during her pregnancy. I love her VERY much and i wish i could afford to take her for surgery or for an abortion but i am a college student and tight on cash. Will she be ok having babies? I heard she could die from having babies but i dont want to rely on one source. Please help.

[SalemWitchChild]

I can't really answer your question because I am not a breeder. However you may talk to your vet. It is true that complications can happen (expecially in smaller breeds) and it can require lots of money to save your dogs life is something happens. Talk to your vet and see if they have a payment plan. Perhaps something can be worked out.

[fehu1331]

I've been doing a lot of reading on the subjrct since reading this post and its pretty much unanimous in the fact that the dog should not carry pups. especially if its a large hernia. I know many vets offer a type of credit card to have procedures done. Your best bet is to get this card and have the litter aborted for your dogs sake. The weight could end up rupturing the stomach wall so it is something serious.

[hennaly]

i think you need to realise the bill for something going wrong is going to be very much larger that terminating this litter.
Plus you dont want to put your baby at risk so speak to your vet for advise as soon as you can.
good luck!

[EmmaGirl]

Oh Gesssh....my post didn't go through...so I'll repost it.

Dog....I have found a couple of sites that may help you. IF the hernia is located in the Umbilical region (the belly button) then I have found a couple of sites that may help you make a decision.


Bullwrinkle.com - Discount Pet Medicines - We Love Pets - AKC Registered Engli

0829ASingapore veterinary education stories large umbilical hernia requires ve

Hernias in Dogs and Cats

Hope this helps.

[barnjess]

From a breeders point of view a dog with a hernia should never be bred from, I would consult a vet.

If you cant afford to get your bitch spayed then you can NOT afford a litter. What if she needed a c section? That coasts a **** of a lot more than a spaying.

Please think about you dog and the pups welfare, also you didnt say what she bred to?

[whimzikal]

I'm not judging you. It is obvious you love your girl but money is tight. If she has not had her shots, has a hernia and is now pregnant-you might want to ask for help. Is there a humane society you could take her to for lower cost care? Is there a vet who will allow payments? (many do) Is there a friend or family member who can help you out? Pregnancy can rupture the hernia an that would put your girl and the pups in grave danger. Then again you might get 'lucky' and she could be ok. Do you know what kind of dog got her pregnant? Trust me, having a litter and raising it for 8wks is going to require alot of money. Your girl won't be able to have shots if she is pregnant either, they have to wait until afterwards.
Try to call some vets and work out a payment plan. Good luck, I hope everything goes well and someone is kind enough to help you out.
Please keep us posted.

[pung-yo]

We've seen a lot of dogs with unbilical hernias get pregnant and have no trouble. I hope it's not a huge bulging thing though, otherwise you would do better to have her aborted. The main reason for not breeding a dog with a hernia is that it is genetic. I'm sure the vet would do what's best for your dog and arrange a payment plan.could your parents help out also?

[barnjess]

Originally Posted by pung-yo

We've seen a lot of dogs with unbilical hernias get pregnant and have no trouble. I hope it's not a huge bulging thing though, otherwise you would do better to have her aborted. The main reason for not breeding a dog with a hernia is that it is genetic. I'm sure the vet would do what's best for your dog and arrange a payment plan.could your parents help out also?

True, but its the cost of a litter that bothers me most

[pung-yo]

Well, then I'd say it's time for a vet appt. You can't just wait around and let things be.