Inguinal hernia back again? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

lettuelady · 07-04-2015, 05:46 AM

Georgia was spayed June 25th (about 11 weeks old) and had an inguinal hernia repaired was because of the hernia). June 30th she had a check up and it was repaired again (came through gap). Last night after checking her up it seems like its back again. Can this be? The vet opens in an hour and I'm going to make an appt. This is of her standing. She is peeing and pooping normal and has so much energy. If shes not sleeping on my lap shes in her Richell pen. It doesnt go in when I gently push. I'm hoping that its just swelling.
What do you guys think? Does anyone have any experience with a situation! like this?

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Dayswalters · 07-04-2015, 06:11 AM

It does look like it could be swelling to me. I had a kitten with an inguinal hernia and his would swell like that if he was too active. Still, it is best to have the vet check it as soon as possible. Swelling can also be caused by infection. Keep us posted on how she's doing.

lettuelady · 07-04-2015, 06:14 AM

Thank you for the reply! She has been on amoxicillon since June 25th (twice a day) and on Metacam for pain. The incisions look good. My vet opens in 15 minutes.

lettuelady · 07-04-2015, 09:16 AM

We just came back from the vet. They did an ultra sound and its just fluid. They drained it and I need to massage it gently at home.

Dayswalters · 07-04-2015, 12:50 PM

I'm glad to hear the hernia didn't come back! She should mend soon and be back to her spunky self.

matese · 07-05-2015, 03:55 PM

Poor sweet lil baby, 11 weeks old, so hard to keep them quiet. Thank goodness it's only fluid. Keeping her in my prayers for a speedy full recovery.

lettuelady · 07-05-2015, 05:22 PM

Thank you so much everyone! Its been quite a challenge keeping her from jumping and being so active

Its such a good sign that she wants to play tho. My vet said that she is very healthy!

07-04-2015, 05:46 AM	#1
lettuelady Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: canada Posts: 24	Inguinal hernia back again? Georgia was spayed June 25th (about 11 weeks old) and had an inguinal hernia repaired was because of the hernia). June 30th she had a check up and it was repaired again (came through gap). Last night after checking her up it seems like its back again. Can this be? The vet opens in an hour and I'm going to make an appt. This is of her standing. She is peeing and pooping normal and has so much energy. If shes not sleeping on my lap shes in her Richell pen. It doesnt go in when I gently push. I'm hoping that its just swelling. What do you guys think? Does anyone have any experience with a situation! like this? ag1.jpg ag2.jpg Last edited by lettuelady; 07-04-2015 at 05:48 AM.

07-04-2015, 06:14 AM	#3
lettuelady Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: canada Posts: 24	Thank you for the reply! She has been on amoxicillon since June 25th (twice a day) and on Metacam for pain. The incisions look good. My vet opens in 15 minutes. Last edited by lettuelady; 07-04-2015 at 06:16 AM.

07-05-2015, 03:55 PM	#6
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 68,183	Poor sweet lil baby, 11 weeks old, so hard to keep them quiet. Thank goodness it's only fluid. Keeping her in my prayers for a speedy full recovery. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

07-04-2015, 06:11 AM	#2
Dayswalters Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Posts: 842 Blog Entries: 1	It does look like it could be swelling to me. I had a kitten with an inguinal hernia and his would swell like that if he was too active. Still, it is best to have the vet check it as soon as possible. Swelling can also be caused by infection. Keep us posted on how she's doing.

07-04-2015, 09:16 AM	#4
lettuelady Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: canada Posts: 24	We just came back from the vet. They did an ultra sound and its just fluid. They drained it and I need to massage it gently at home.

07-04-2015, 12:50 PM	#5
Dayswalters Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Posts: 842 Blog Entries: 1	I'm glad to hear the hernia didn't come back! She should mend soon and be back to her spunky self.

07-05-2015, 05:22 PM	#7
lettuelady Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: canada Posts: 24	Thank you so much everyone! Its been quite a challenge keeping her from jumping and being so active Its such a good sign that she wants to play tho. My vet said that she is very healthy!