What are some of the common complications with umbilical hernias or navel tumors in dogs?
Umbilical hernias occur when the mother chews the cord to close to the naval opening and causes it to tear open more. Minor surgury is the answer to closing it . But there is seldom complication with this other than an anaphalactic reaction to the anesthesia. Which all Vet are aware of and able to take immediate action to prevent serious reactions. An umbilical tumor is just that, a tumor that can be removed and that’s that. But if they do a biopsy and find cancer, it to may be treated. Have a little faith in your Vet. He is trained in such matters.
