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Should I get a puppy with a small umbilical hernia problem tomorrow?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | 2 months and 28 days old

We are due to collect our puppy tomorrow but I've been told he as a small urnia. There vet as checked him over and said it may correct itself but I'm unsure what to do

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on May 26th, 2017

I think Barnaby probably has an humbilical hernia, I would double check with the breeder that this is the case. Theese hernias are normally something not harmful and they get surgically corrected at time of neutering. However it is entirely up to you wether you want to get Barnaby or not. In theory it is a congenital defect and therefore the breeder should offer a discount on the purchase.

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