Wasn't sure whether to put this thread in here or the health forum.
Neighbour came round today to say come and collect our new kitten (who we've decided to name Keno). He is 8 weeks old now.
I think he's going to be quite a big cat as he has big paws. He's too cute for words and as bold as brass
Unfortunately, it looks like he's got an umbilical hernia. Neighbour said she thought she felt a lump on his belly the other day, but couldn't find it again. I couldn't feel it either to start with - then I did
It feels approximately 3/4" to 1" wide. She says she is taking him to the vets tomorrow and will hopefully get it fixed.
Being suspicious (and poor Keno is crawling with fleas so guaranteed he'll have worms as well) I rang my vet - we get a free kitten check with them anyway.
Advice to me was to bring the kitten in and they would decide if it was a case for urgent surgery or if he could wait until 5 - 6 months so he could be neutered and have the hernia repair at the same time - and of course, arrange vaccinations and have him wormed and flead.
Pre-empting another possible vet bill I asked for a rough estimate - £300 - eek!!!
Right now, all I seem to be doing is paying vet bills.
I soooooo need to win the lottery
Anyway, has anyone else had a kitten with an umbilical hernia and if so, did the kitten need surgery to close the hole or did it close on it's own?
Neighbour came round today to say come and collect our new kitten (who we've decided to name Keno). He is 8 weeks old now.
I think he's going to be quite a big cat as he has big paws. He's too cute for words and as bold as brass
Unfortunately, it looks like he's got an umbilical hernia. Neighbour said she thought she felt a lump on his belly the other day, but couldn't find it again. I couldn't feel it either to start with - then I did
It feels approximately 3/4" to 1" wide. She says she is taking him to the vets tomorrow and will hopefully get it fixed.
Being suspicious (and poor Keno is crawling with fleas so guaranteed he'll have worms as well) I rang my vet - we get a free kitten check with them anyway.
Advice to me was to bring the kitten in and they would decide if it was a case for urgent surgery or if he could wait until 5 - 6 months so he could be neutered and have the hernia repair at the same time - and of course, arrange vaccinations and have him wormed and flead.
Pre-empting another possible vet bill I asked for a rough estimate - £300 - eek!!!
Right now, all I seem to be doing is paying vet bills.
I soooooo need to win the lottery
Anyway, has anyone else had a kitten with an umbilical hernia and if so, did the kitten need surgery to close the hole or did it close on it's own?