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Reduced growth in lab

2016-05-16 06:03:58
My dog is a white Labrador. His growth seems to be less than a regular lab. My regular vet said it could be bcoz of his umbilical hernia which has been treated. I want to know if really umbilical hernia can coz such reduced growth.
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Hello Dear, For your Labrador, you will have to consult and follow your veterinarian. Doctors over here won't be able to help.

Answered2016-05-18 06:55:32

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