Puppy Question - Help

[Guest Anonymous]

I'm a new puppy owner, never owned a dog or puppy before. This may be a stupid question to some...but well...I'm going to ask anyway. I have a Britney Spaniel/Husky mix. She is now 7 weeks old. I just got her about a week ago and I notice that she had a bubble in the center of her stomach. I've heard that puppies have umbilical cords and it's from this...but I find that hard to believe. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

[kendalyn]

My Standard Poodle had this same thing. The vet said it was an umbilical hernia. Kody had it his entire life with no problems. Our vet said it could be fixed with surgery, but he felt it was more risk to do the surgery than to leave it. The size of the hernia really determines whether it needs to be fixed or not so you really should ask your vet.

It may be a good idea to have it fixed when your puppy gets spayed. That way she'll already be under the anesthesia.

[imported_Kat]

Just as Kendalyn says its a little hernia, usually harmless. When your puppy is on your knee, put her on her back, and push in the hernia into the little groove and rub it in circular motions. This will help to build up muscle layers around it and may prevent surgery when you have her spayed.

Congrats and good luck with your new pup :wink:

[kendalyn]

When your puppy is on your knee, put her on her back, and push in the hernia into the little groove and rub it in circular motions.

LOL! I used to rub Kody's all the time because I thought it felt cool and he lOVED it! I never knew it was really doing him any good :lol:

[Guest Anonymous]

:lol: Thank you Kendalyn and Kat for your advice. I have an appointment to have the puppy get her first shots in a few days so I'll have them check it out anyway. Again, thank you both for your help. :lol:

[mouseatthebusstop]

This may be a stupid question

if you want to know anything it is never a stupid question
thats what we are here for :)