My puppy has a soft belly bump. Is it an umbilical hernia or serious?

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I just bought a puppy and he has a small bump where his umbilical would be. It's soft when laying down and I wanna know if it's gonna be a problem or what to do. He plays, eats, poops, and pees just fine. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 20 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

The most common cause of a soft bump in this area is an umbilical hernia - this is quite common in young puppies, and in most cases does not cause any serious problems :) I would recommend having your vet check the when Thor goes for his first puppy exam and vaccinations, to make sure that this is what it is. If so, it can be easily fixed when Thor is neutered (if you are planning to have this done), or left alone as long as it is not causing any issues.

My puppy has a soft belly bump. Is it an umbilical hernia or serious?

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