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Sudden bump on my puppy's tummy, but she acts normal. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 2 days old | 46 lbs

Our pup suddenly have this bump on tummy. We were playing (3h after eating) and when she layed down I noticed it. She seems to act normal. Is she just bloated? Her tummy is little bit hard but not completely. She also pooped 2h after eating. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 21st, 2018

This very localized lump could be due to a trauma and inflammation/exudation of fluid under the skin in between muscles. Unfortunately it is diffiuclt to be more specific than that without having a feel during physical examination. I would recommend an immediate check up to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat accordingly. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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