Umbilical hernia.

[Charlotte150]

Hi, I am interested in viewing a 5 year old but it is about an hour away. The owner has said that when he was a foal he had umbilical hernia but had it removed does any one know any risks that could occur later in his life or is it just a simple procedure that he can be treated as normal?
As he is a liver chestnut would there also be a scar that would be noticeable if I ever sold him would it devalue him?
Thanks.

 

[ha903070]

My foal had an umbilical hernia and had it removed, all healed fine and unless you are climbing under her tummy you cant see anything, there is a slightly raised line under there that I only ever see when I clip her, because I know it is there, so no-one would see it.

I am not aware of any future problems this can cause, vet never suggested any? She's 9 this year and never had any problems.

 

[Farma]

Mine had this op as a youngster can't recall how old but under 2, all healed fine and she is now 18 years old and it's never caused a problem and nobody has ever noticed.

 

[sharky]

it is probably of no relevance whatsoever but i personally had an umbilical hernia when i was born.
Other than not having a belly button it doesn't affect me at all.... oooh apart from i dont get belly button fluff

sorry its not helpful i know, but i like to share