Overview

• During a routine jab appointment, the couple say vets found a large external hernia affecting Bella’s bowel alongside a split muscle, thought to have been present since birth.
• The pair say the procedure is scheduled for tomorrow to prevent a potentially fatal complication they described as the bladder “exploding,” with at least one night of inpatient care planned.
• One outlet reports the operation was expected to last about two and a half hours, with a further night’s stay possible if the puppy does not eat or drink afterward.
• Millie said she was in “an absolute state” at the vet and felt guilty that her four-year-old daughter, Ophelia, witnessed her distress.
• The vet was quoted as saying Bella is “really, really lucky” given her small size despite the hernia’s size, while followers offered support and urged checks with the breeder and on insurance.