Roz went to see Dr. Miller today at Crossroads West Veterinary Center. I took her in because she had a tiny umbilical hernia, which I thought might need to be repaired. She also has a weird lump on her right rear leg. Not positive what it is, but it looks like a dew claw that did not develop properly.
Dr Miller said Roz’s hernia isn’t really a hernia at all because it has closed on its own, even though a tiny piece of fat is caught in it. He said if she were ever to be spayed or have a c-section, it could be repaired, but he wouldn’t just do that by itself. He also said breeding her should be fine, and her abdominal wall is strong.
“Yes, but, she has this lump on her leg…. and should we do both at the same time?,” says I. This is the big question. However, the lump does not bother Roz at all. It is noticeable, though, or is it? Would an AKC judge notice it? Maybe I really notice it….?
Dr. Miller took the attitude of wait and see. A conservative viewpoint: do nothing unless it is needed. Yay!
I really hated the idea of putting Roz through surgery, so, although we might proceed in the future, I don’t have to worry about it now.
As you can see, Roz has her ears taped again. She is such a good sport about it.
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