I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with their puppy having an umbilical hernia. I purchased a puppy from a breeder and was advised that the pup had an umbilical hernia but I was also reassured that this would disappear by 4 months, it was common and nothing to worry about. It  would not cause the pup any problems Breeder stated they had a lot of experience and this hernia would not be an issue. I signed a contract stating the puppy had been checked at a vet prior to purchase and no issues were identified. I have since taken the pup to a vet to have her checked over etc and the vet stated that hernias can disappear but after examination  this hernia will likely need an operation. I then contacted the vet the breeder at he s she took the pup to and that vet has confirmed that NO examination took place, she only mircro chipped the pup so she was unable to comment on this particular hernia. I have spoken to the breeder who has stated that vets like to line their pockets and I should seek advice from Champ dogs, which would give an unbiased opinion. Can anybody help with this matter, I don’t want my pup to suffer later in life but I am getting conflicting information.
Also given the Breeder claimed the hernia was nothing to worry about and she got the pup checked at a vet (which she did not) where does that leave me, who should pay for the operation of the pup requires it?  I thought using a breeder would have made things straightforward. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.