Belly Button?

Kade · 07-07-2005, 10:34 PM

Winston (10 weeks tomorrow) has a little bump protruding from his belly. Could it be a belly button? It's perfectly centered and doesn't look misshapen or anything. It hasn't come up suddenly but I don't want to just let it go...

I just didn't know if puppies had belly buttons or not. If they don't, I'd better get him to the vet tomorrow.

Schwe · 07-07-2005, 10:39 PM

Yes, dogs have belly buttons-- it's the spot where the umbilical chord was attached! However, they should not protrude. It is possible he has a hernia. It could be an inguinal hernia, which goes away on its own. If you are concerned then I would give your vet a call and ask them whether you should take him in or not.

Pugdawg1 · 07-07-2005, 10:43 PM

It may be a little hernia. The youngest pug here has one, they are going to correct it when she is spayed in a month or so. I think hers is a little bigger than a pencil eraser.

Kade · 07-07-2005, 10:47 PM

Thanks! I'm almost positive that's what it is. I'll call the vet tomorrow and see if she thinks it can wait until he's fixed. Poor Winston!

Owned by Lucy · 07-08-2005, 05:25 AM

Most umbilical hernias are self correcting. He could also just have an "outie"

MyEvilIntentions · 07-08-2005, 05:31 AM

Dogs do have belly buttons, but 99% of the time a little bump like you are talking about is a hernia. Most do fix themselves but if they were bad enough usually they have to be fixed by a vet. Just keep your baby quiet, no jumping or hard play until he sees the vet. Good Luck, hope he's just an outtie.

Kade · 07-08-2005, 07:19 AM

Thanks, all. I did a little reading and a little belly rubbing last night and it definitely seems to be a reducible umbilical hernia. The only problem will be keeping him from hard play -- he loves to tear around the yard like a madman.

07-07-2005, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 89	Belly Button? Winston (10 weeks tomorrow) has a little bump protruding from his belly. Could it be a belly button? It's perfectly centered and doesn't look misshapen or anything. It hasn't come up suddenly but I don't want to just let it go... I just didn't know if puppies had belly buttons or not. If they don't, I'd better get him to the vet tomorrow.

07-07-2005, 10:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Schwe American Bulldog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 427 Rep Power: 76	Yes, dogs have belly buttons-- it's the spot where the umbilical chord was attached! However, they should not protrude. It is possible he has a hernia. It could be an inguinal hernia, which goes away on its own. If you are concerned then I would give your vet a call and ask them whether you should take him in or not.
	__________________ "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." -Author Unknown

07-07-2005, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pugdawg1 Pug Mom Join Date: May 2004 Location: Elko, Nevada Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 136	It may be a little hernia. The youngest pug here has one, they are going to correct it when she is spayed in a month or so. I think hers is a little bigger than a pencil eraser.
	__________________ www.PugSavers.com

07-08-2005, 05:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Owned by Lucy Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 429 Rep Power: 91	Most umbilical hernias are self correcting. He could also just have an "outie"
	__________________ Courtesy of Rip "A dog is not "almost human," and I know of no greater insult to the canine race than to describe it as such." -John Holmes

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Update: Pregnant Belly Pics (Human not dog) ;-)	Kelly	The Global Paw	69	08-03-2005 10:44 PM
Anyone have a tattoo?	oc_spirit	The Global Paw	88	07-19-2005 09:02 AM
Belly Bands	Rip's Girl	Dog Behavior and Training	11	03-28-2005 04:12 PM

07-07-2005, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 89	Thanks! I'm almost positive that's what it is. I'll call the vet tomorrow and see if she thinks it can wait until he's fixed. Poor Winston!

07-08-2005, 05:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
MyEvilIntentions Boxies N Dobies! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Dogs do have belly buttons, but 99% of the time a little bump like you are talking about is a hernia. Most do fix themselves but if they were bad enough usually they have to be fixed by a vet. Just keep your baby quiet, no jumping or hard play until he sees the vet. Good Luck, hope he's just an outtie.

07-08-2005, 07:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kade 9 months old?! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 903 Rep Power: 89	Thanks, all. I did a little reading and a little belly rubbing last night and it definitely seems to be a reducible umbilical hernia. The only problem will be keeping him from hard play -- he loves to tear around the yard like a madman.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)