I have a 9 year old male German Shepherd. Today, after some playtime, I saw a bubble on his belly that was not there last time I layed him down and scratched his belly. When i touch it, it feels soft and if i put pressure on it, it sinks back into the body as if nothing but when i release pressure, it comes back out slowly. Any advice?
2006-06-09 13:55:45 · 6 answers · asked by vail2073 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
keep an eye on it, if he exhibits any odd behaviour due to it, get him to a vet quick. In mean time you should schedule appointment for vet to look at it when available. Over phone vet may give advice also. good luck!
2006-06-09 14:01:18 · answer #1 · answered by jewel of the nile 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes a dog can get a hernia just as easily as a human. Call his vet! Can you feel the opening in his abdominal muscles? It could be anything, but you won't know until you contact a vet to check it out.
2006-06-09 14:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by karinp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! You need to see a vet. This isn't the place to get a diagnosis for something like a "bubble" that you noticed on your dog.
2006-06-09 18:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by Chi_Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do get hernias. Take him to the vet for x-rays to figure what type of hernia it is. he may need surgery to repair it!
2006-06-09 14:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by rayngirl6 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, dogs can get hernias, but id your dog had one he would probably whince when you touched it. Take him to a vet to get it checked out.
2006-06-09 13:59:21 · answer #5 · answered by robbet03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your vet and have him check it out. It can be a hernia, cyst or a lipoma (fat ball).
2006-06-09 13:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Princess Nisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋