My puppy has a fluid-filled bump on its stomach. What could it be?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 17 days old | 5 lbs
I have a 7 week old puppy that has what looks like a fluid filled cyst on her stomach. Any ideas of what it could be?
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Published on October 4th, 2017
Hello, that looks like it could either be a local reaction to something like a bug bite. Other causes such as sterile abscess or cyst from a hair follicle or skin glands can also cause this. If it is painful or is continues to grow in the next couple of hours then I would have it evaluated by a veterinarian today. Otherwise, you can apply an ice pack or bag of frozen peas wrapped in a thin cloth over the area to see if the swelling decreases. If if doesn't or if is worse by the morning then you should have it assessed by you veterinarian tomorrow. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Published on May 25th, 2017
It could be a cyst, an abscess or even a tumor, i would recommend taking Chip to the vet in order to get it checked, if it is a cyst it will only need drainage, if it's an abscess it will require antibiotic treatment.
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Published on July 26th, 2017
It appears to be a cyst. I would not worry about it too much. Just keep the area clean and apply a thin layer of Neosporin or other topical antibiotic ointment on it to prevent infection. DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide on it - that will delay healing. If it comes back or does not go completely away you should probably take Piper to your vet for an exam. I hope this helps! Best wishes!
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Published on December 7th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could have also being a cyst or an abscess based on your description. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have Aili valuated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!
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