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Kitten umbilical hernia
I've seen plenty of these hernias in puppies, having worked for a vet for
many years (no longer). Now I have a 3 month old kitten with one (born with it) and it appears to be enlarging slowly. Usually I can push the bowels back in easily but now its getting a bit more difficult and I don't want a strangulation situation. By the way, she's acting crazy as usual for a kitten. However when reading about the repairs, its always about waiting until the spay/neuter around 6 months. The articles advise sooner when the hole gets larger. My question is 'what is larger'? I could easily fit my finger or thumb (womans hand) into the opening if it were accessible from outside the cat g. I'm looking for your experiences with these hernias such as size and when it was repaired. If necessary, I'll have it fixed soon but would like to wait for her spay unless I can find a vet close by who will spay her early. She weighs about 2 lbs. Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 V#15937 I'LL KEEP MY MONEY, MY FREEDOM AND MY GUNS. YOU CAN KEEP THE "CHANGE"! |
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Kitten umbilical hernia
What does your vet want to do? The kitten should be seen by a vet and
the vet should be the one telling you when it needs done. Celeste |
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Kitten umbilical hernia
The first thing I would do is take the kitty to a vet and let them decide
what is best. If you think there is a problem, there probably is and that is where you can get your best information. You said you worked for a vet at one time, I would think that would answer your question for you. "Susan (CobbersMom)" wrote in message ... I've seen plenty of these hernias in puppies, having worked for a vet for many years (no longer). Now I have a 3 month old kitten with one (born with it) and it appears to be enlarging slowly. Usually I can push the bowels back in easily but now its getting a bit more difficult and I don't want a strangulation situation. By the way, she's acting crazy as usual for a kitten. However when reading about the repairs, its always about waiting until the spay/neuter around 6 months. The articles advise sooner when the hole gets larger. My question is 'what is larger'? I could easily fit my finger or thumb (womans hand) into the opening if it were accessible from outside the cat g. I'm looking for your experiences with these hernias such as size and when it was repaired. If necessary, I'll have it fixed soon but would like to wait for her spay unless I can find a vet close by who will spay her early. She weighs about 2 lbs. Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 V#15937 I'LL KEEP MY MONEY, MY FREEDOM AND MY GUNS. YOU CAN KEEP THE "CHANGE"! |
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Umm VET NOW
Why do you have to ask "Susan (CobbersMom)" wrote in message ... I've seen plenty of these hernias in puppies, having worked for a vet for many years (no longer). Now I have a 3 month old kitten with one (born with it) and it appears to be enlarging slowly. Usually I can push the bowels back in easily but now its getting a bit more difficult and I don't want a strangulation situation. By the way, she's acting crazy as usual for a kitten. However when reading about the repairs, its always about waiting until the spay/neuter around 6 months. The articles advise sooner when the hole gets larger. My question is 'what is larger'? I could easily fit my finger or thumb (womans hand) into the opening if it were accessible from outside the cat g. I'm looking for your experiences with these hernias such as size and when it was repaired. If necessary, I'll have it fixed soon but would like to wait for her spay unless I can find a vet close by who will spay her early. She weighs about 2 lbs. Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 V#15937 I'LL KEEP MY MONEY, MY FREEDOM AND MY GUNS. YOU CAN KEEP THE "CHANGE"! |
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On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:40:31 GMT, "Susan \(CobbersMom\)"
wrote: I've seen plenty of these hernias in puppies, having worked for a vet for many years (no longer). Now I have a 3 month old kitten with one (born with it) and it appears to be enlarging slowly. Usually I can push the bowels back in easily but now its getting a bit more difficult and I don't want a strangulation situation. By the way, she's acting crazy as usual for a kitten. However when reading about the repairs, its always about waiting until the spay/neuter around 6 months. The articles advise sooner when the hole gets larger. My question is 'what is larger'? I could easily fit my finger or thumb (womans hand) into the opening if it were accessible from outside the cat g. I'm looking for your experiences with these hernias such as size and when it was repaired. If necessary, I'll have it fixed soon but would like to wait for her spay unless I can find a vet close by who will spay her early. She weighs about 2 lbs. Sue Minocqua, WI Yamaha '00 VStar 650 '04 TW200 (mud = fun) Kawasaki '95 Vulcan 1500 V#15937 I'LL KEEP MY MONEY, MY FREEDOM AND MY GUNS. YOU CAN KEEP THE "CHANGE"! It is now quite common for vets to spay/neuter at 12 weeks. Your cat must be older than that. If you vet doesn't do spays on young cats, find one who does When the cat is spayed, the hernia can be easily repaired, for little or no additional cost: anaesthesia, vet and tech time is already paid for. But do it ASAP! |
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Kitten umbilical hernia
"spot" wrote in message ... What does your vet want to do? The kitten should be seen by a vet and the vet should be the one telling you when it needs done. Susan is a moron. Poor cat. |
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