My 4-week-old puppy has a bone-like lump on its rib cage. Is it normal?

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bone like lump feels connected to the rib cage in my 4 week old puppy. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If this lump is at the bottom of his rib cage, what you may be feeling on Buster is his xyphoid process. This is a normal part of a dog's anatomy, and not something to be concerned about at all. If you are concerned, you can always take Buster into the vet to have it examined.

My 4-week-old puppy has a bone-like lump on its rib cage. Is it normal?

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