Lump on puppys stomach

Question
well I have some good news.  The vet today said that it was a umbilical (sp?) hernia.  He said not to worry about it unless it got really bad.  He said he would take care of it in 5 months when i brought her back in to get spayed.  So it is a problem but not somethign he was too concerned about.  Thanks for the help though.  It was nice to get such a quick reply and will be visiting this site again.  Thanks
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Followup To

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Hi i have a 3/4 beagle and 1/4 redbone.  My 7 week old female has a lump on her mid belly about 1/2" around and sticks out about 3/8".  What is this.  And is it serious.  It seems to be sticking out underneath the skin with no holes in it.

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Scott, I have seen a lot of beagles with fatty tumors. That is what this sounds like. A fatty tumor is harmless but, a vet must determine what it is. Usually I see fatty tumors in older beagles (over 4) so, at 7 weeks I would definitely have it seen by a vet. A vet can aspirate the tumor and put it on a slide to determine if it is a fatty tumor. If it isn't your vet may need to remove it and have it tested.
I realize how expensive pet care can be so I recommend speaking to the SPCA to see if there are low cost options in your area.

Fellow beagle lover,

Kenny


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Thank you so much for following up Scott. This is great news. It couldn't have worked out better.
Congenital hernia's are usually pain free. It would of been a separate operation if your beagle was a boy. Since it appeared early she will only need one operation; Your vet can take care of it at the same time as the spay. I think you were meant to have this beagle =)

Fellow beagle lover,

Kenny