Message Number: FHL4947 | New FHL Archives Search
From: "Tony Clarke"
Date: 2008-05-16 02:07:39 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Small lump in centre of stomach area
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com

--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Amanda" <amandadegraw@...>
wrote:
>
> Sounds like an umbilical hernia to me. They are not usually life
> threatening, but need to be taken care of asap.

I second that, if not treated then can progress until a portion of
the bowel can extrude through the opening and become strangulated. My
best friend (human) died due to this being neglected.

Tony (not a vet), Sugar and Suki.
In memory of Sally and Sue.


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