My pit bull puppy has a belly bubble. Is it a hernia? Will it go away?

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My pit bull puppy has a bubble on his belly. I believe it might be a hernia. He's only about 9 weeks old, is it a serious thing or will it eventually go away? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 26 days old | 7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This does look like an umbilical hernia, but I cannot say for sure without seeing Smokey in person. No, they do not go away on their own, they need to be repaired surgically. Have it checked out by a vet, and you can discuss having it fixed when you get him neutered. Dogs who have umbilical hernias should never be bred because it's a heritable condition. Best of luck.

My pit bull puppy has a belly bubble. Is it a hernia? Will it go away?

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