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If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

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Hernia

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Whywhywhy48 · 27/07/2021 21:25

My frien has recently bought a puppy King Charles. She took him for his Jabs today and found out he has a hernia. Do you think the breeder knew? He is 10 weeks old. Could she go back to the breeder and ask for money back?

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somethinginthewater · 28/07/2021 08:10

She bought a puppy that wasn't vet checked or vaccinated? The breeder doesn't give a damn. Good luck with contacting them now.

The hernia can be fixed when the pup is neutered.

StormingNotNorming · 28/07/2021 08:13

What does her contract with the breeder say? Most have a window to allow for health checks and returns/discussion if something is found to be wrong.

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Whywhywhy48 · 28/07/2021 10:43

@somethinginthewater

She bought a puppy that wasn't vet checked or vaccinated? The breeder doesn't give a damn. Good luck with contacting them now.

The hernia can be fixed when the pup is neutered.

The puppy was checked and vaccinated but the vet didn't pick it up.

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GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 28/07/2021 16:23

Many reputable breeders don't vaccinate puppies before they leave (esp if they go at 8 weeks) as different vets use different vaccines and not all are compatible.

As for the hernia, it should have been spotted but a small one can be easy to miss. A small umbilical hernia is rarely a problem - one of my dogs had one and when it was corrected it was found to contain nothing but fatty tissue.

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