My 14 week dobe has a small bump where her tummy button is. It's not very big but her tummy is not completely smooth across it. If I gently push on it, it seems to disappear, though I do not want to push too hard so am not completely sure. I wondered if it could be a very small hernia. Should I take her to the vet or not worry about it, I am concerned that it will grow bigger as she does. Any advice would be welcome.

I don't think small hernias cause any trouble and some even manage to go away on their own. At 14 weeks I think she will be too young for the vet to consider doing anything, but don't think it would do any harm to let you rvet see her.

Margaret

It sounds like a small fatty lump through the abdominal wall - not a true hernia, but nearly. If you can push it all the way back, the muscles might well close with a 'pop' behind it and hold it back properly. Untreated, though, it's unlikely to do her any harm.
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Thanks for the replies, as I say I am not too worried about it, but I will be taking Taz to the vet shortly to get her chipped and so I think I will mention it then, not worth a particular visit I don't think, not at the prices they charge:D

Fingers crossed that Taz is ok Jaffa!

Jo

Hiya Jaffa..

There have been a few discussions about umbilical hernias on here, if you do a search you will find loads of info.

Don't worry about it though, I have a bitch with a small umbilical hernia, she's had no problems.
I agree you should mention it to your vet next time you go, just to put your mind at ease.

Take care

Lisa

Hi Jaffa

I would keep pushing it back in as it may stay there at some point as she is growing

Christine