My spayed Yorkie has a fat hernia near incision. Will it heal or grow?

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My ten months old Yorkie was spayed two months ago and now I find a hernia near her incision scar. The vet said it's fats and not involve any bowel, so keep observe the hernia size would be fine. I want to avoid surgery but I'm worried it would grow bigger or deteriorate. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? Would the hernia heal spontaneously? If not, does it bother her health? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 months and 2 days old | 6 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

The hernia will not go away on its own. If it is a closed hernia then it will not change in size and will not lead to any problems. If the hernia is open then things can all in and out and the size can change and there may or may not be a problem in the future. There is nothing you can do besides another surgery. If it is closed, then it is not likely necessary as it will not create a problem long term

My spayed Yorkie has a fat hernia near incision. Will it heal or grow?

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