Puppy’s Hernia Needs Surgical Repair

Puppy’s Hernia Needs Surgical Repair
A lump on your puppy's belly button may be an umbilical hernia. Tara Lynn and Co/Shutterstock
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Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, it disappears temporarily. What is it, and should we be concerned?
A: It sounds like Rosie may have an umbilical hernia. Your veterinarian can do a physical exam and tell you whether it needs immediate surgical attention or can be repaired later, when she is spayed.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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