Mittwoch, 30. Januar 2013

Marley has to go to the doctor







For more than two months, Marley is our sunshine raging about with his big brother Jack. Everyday he is more outgoing. Lately I discovered a small lump on his belly. My first thought was, "No, please not again." I was totally panicked and immediately had to scour the Internet. "Umbilical hernia" was the most plausible explanation. He should be castrated anyway in a few days and the opening is very small that’s why I waited until appointment. 

After a short examination at the vet, the diagnosis was clear Marley must be operated. I was worried and didn’t want to lose him. But the doctor gave me to understand that this is a routine procedure. I was still nervous ... The operation went well and Marley doing well. For cat owners who have never heard of a hernia, here are some details:


What is an umbilical hernia?

In a so-called umbilical hernia there is an incomplete closure of the abdominal wall in the umbilical region. Depending on the size of the gap there is the urgency of surgery.





How is this treated?



If the hernial wide there is a risk that the intestine and parts slip through. This is an absolute emergency, and only immediate surgery can save the life of the animal. In many cases, the hernia sac is filled with fat and small, noticeably larger than fingertip nub at the belly button. In that case, the animal must be monitored for any change to this nub out carefully. A surgical closure can usually wait until the animal is castrated to avoid an additional burden anaesthesia.


Discuss it again with your veterinarian, who can assess the urgency of surgery after an investigation.

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