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What are these lumps on my puppy? Are they dangerous or need surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed

What are these lumps? Could the nips be dangerous or require surgery?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 28th, 2019

It looks like Heaven may have inguinal hernias if she is still a young puppy. If so she would have surgery to repair them. To determine if this is what the lumps are Heaven would need a physical by a veterinarian. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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