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My puppy has a soft, watery lump under her belly. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 16 days old

Hi,my 3 months old shit zu has a swelling under her stomach just where her stomach meets with her rib cage since last night,it is as big as a hazal nut and when i press the swelling it almost vanishes and goes inside,it seems like a watery swelling,what is it?!i am really worried.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2017

This could be an edema which is basically a build up of fluids under the skin, this could happen due to an allergic reaction for example, this could also happen due to a trauma in this area. i would strongly recommend having it checked by your vet ASAP.

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