Ask the vet - Dog

Can a bitch with an umbilical hernia be used for breeding?

Vet at FirstVet answers:

Umbilical hernias are hereditary. It is therefore not recommended to use a bitch with an umbilical hernia for breeding.

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Last updated: 2019-04-04

Category: Dog

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