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Subject: Re: Pekingese w/ a hernia

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Diane Stepple

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Date Posted: 06:41:48 06/06/06 Tue
In reply to: Suzan Wittenburg 's message, "Pekingese w/ a hernia" on 15:28:53 05/30/06 Tue

Hi Suzan, there are two types of hernia's "umbilical " (portrusion through the navel) and "Inguinal" (portrusion near the groin) both are common in this breed, the umbilical being the most common one.

>We recently got a male pekingese. He is 3 1/2 months
>old. We have had him for about 3 weeks. On the first
>visit to the vet, he said that he had a hernia and
>when he is 4 months old that we needed to have the
>hernia removed. I am very reluctant to have this done
>because he is so small. He weight just a little under
>4 lbs. right now. What's your advice?

It all depends on the size and advancment of the hernia, normally on a puppy if it has an umbilical hernia we just watch it very closely to make sure it does not get any bigger or turn hard, alot of times they will outgrow the hernia (it will close), some never do but never get any bigger either and as long as you keep a very close eye on it checking daily, then we would not have it operated on. If a female has it we do the same but when she is taken in for her first c-section it would be repaired then.
It is a judgment call and I up to you and your vet, if he is very familiar with this breed then he knows how severe or not the hernia is.

>Also, how long does it take to house break them?

Can't give you an exact time frame on this Suzan, as you know this is a very stubborn little breed and it would all depend on the temperment of the puppy, what method of discipline you would use in your training and how viligent you are constantly to watch him and get him out before he makes the mistake in your house.

You never rub their little faces in it , but you you take him outside and as soon as he goes you PRAISE him ALOT and maybe reward him with a cookie each time he does it right. If he goofs then point to it say NO NO, and take him outside and wait for him to go again then use the praise and reward method. Also never let them see you clean p the mess they made in the house.

Best of luck with your little one.

Diane
>Suzan Wittenburg

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Re: Pekingese w/ a hernia	Marianne	19:15:42 01/19/07 Fri