My dog's belly bump went down but is reforming. What should I do?

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My dog developed a bump on her belly. It’s been a month and the bump hasn’t changed in size. I squeezed the bump and I could feel it break apart under the skin. The bump has gone down but seems to be forming again. I read not to squeeze the bump so I will not be doing that again. How can I help my dog? She’s a Yorkie 4 yo. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

From the picture it looks to me like an umbilical hernia, which is a hole in the abdominal wall causing internal organs to pop through that hole under the skin, forming what looks like a lump. this is something that will need to be confirmed by your vet and if it is, surgery should be advised.

My dog's belly bump went down but is reforming. What should I do?

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