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Should I be concerned?

Sammie Boo

I have a 4 month old Beagle, She has a red lump on her stomach the size of a dime it's not oozing or weeping any fluids nor is there any foul odor. When you apply slight pressure she whimpers. Any suggestions?

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• Veteran Advisor David says:

  September 02nd, 2008 at 05:40 PM

  Is this lump in the belly button area? Hard to tell from your pic but is a great shot of the lump! thanks, it really does help when pics are uploaded...

  I suspect it could be an umbilical hernia if in the belly button area (mid abdomen). If it is painful and swollen like this I would definately recommend having her checked out

  Regards, David

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• Veteran Advisor David says:

  September 02nd, 2008 at 07:33 PM

  no worries about the low rating. accidents happen. I saw the pic from your new post: http://www.televets.com/archive/3185/my-rating.html

  I have to say it looks a little high up on the chest to be an umbilical hernia. It could be an infected sting or an ingrowing hair. Definately still warrants a check up with your vet.

  Cheers, David

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• Robin says:

  September 02nd, 2008 at 09:14 PM

  David Brooks, Thank you so much for your help, Your the Greatest! robin & sammie boo

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• Veteran Advisor David says:

  September 05th, 2008 at 02:46 PM

  my pleasure ;-)

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  Every day I see pets come into my clinic injured and unwell. Its always so upsetting knowing that treatment could be taken a lot further only if the owner had taken out pet insurance. You have health insurance, so should your pet... Dr Brooks