My 10-week-old puppy has an umbilical hernia. Will it heal itself?

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Hi I have a female puppy 10 weeks old and Have umbilical hernia is small in left side .. can the puppy body absorb the hernia heal it self ?? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 17 days old | 10.5 lbs

Lotus Altholtz · Accepted Answer

Hernia’s generally never heal on their own. Depending on the size of the hernia (the larger the more urgent) and whether or not the bulge can be pushed back into the abdomen (if a loop of intestines can come through, Vs just abdominal fat …it is at risk of getting twisted and dying/strangulating) your vet may recommend an emergency hernia repair or repair it at the time of her spay (recommended to prevent pyometra). Getting the hernia palapated/examined by your vet at Minnie’s vaccine appointments is recommended. Congratulations on your new puppy!

My 10-week-old puppy has an umbilical hernia. Will it heal itself?

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