Inguinal Hernias

My 6.5 pound yorkie poo was scheduled to get spayed after her last heat.  Unfortunately, my male mini yorkie had other plans and got her pregnant.  My vet discovered she had two 1cm inguinal hernias prior to the pregnancy, which was why we were spaying her. My question is, considering they are so small and she is likly to only gain a few pounds (only 2 puppies), a weight she has already been at before, is it really necessary to spay her and abort the pups? There is no outward evidence she even has hernias; no swelling, bumps, or illnesses. I am concerned I am making the wrong choice.  I would love a second opinion.

Hello - I do not know the answer to this question and in any case, it is not safe or fair to over-rule your vets' recommendation, out of context, for a dog I have never seen, whose age, condition, breed and past history I don't know.  This is the sort of question that needs to be assessed with reference to the individual dog. In your position I would ask a lot of questions:  what is your main concern about this animal having puppies?  What percentage chance of that outcome do you expect?  Can you refer me to a research paper or simar showing this to be true?  If not, could you refer me to a specialist in the matter in order that I can discuss it with them? Would an elective c-section solve any of the problems, if we promise to make arrangements to have the litter neutered?  I am sorry not to be more helpful in this case.