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Question by donnette
Submitted on 7/12/2003
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My puppy is a jack russelll and it's belly button is swollen. Could that be a hernia. She is 5 weeks old and seems healthy.

Answer by Hilary
Submitted on 5/21/2004
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I have often wondered about the belly buttons of dogs (and other animals, which i do not have close access to) and i am quite curious. If it is true that all mammals have navels, then why can't i find one on my dog. Why are they less apparent than in humans?

Answer by hmmm
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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they do http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=25327

Answer by Jess
Submitted on 4/1/2006
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My 8 week old beagle has the same thing and the vet said it was a hernia. The vet said that it would need to be closed up and sugested we do it when she is spayed. There are different kinds of hernias but just check with your vet!

Answer by Nina Ross
Submitted on 4/5/2006
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Well Donette,we are so glad that you asked that question. Nina thinks that it could be possibly be a hernia, for this reason: most belly buttons on pooches are not visible, so if you are seeing your dogs belly button then this is alarming. Try and blow on it, and usually a zerbert will work on Wednesdays. Please call me if this problem persists. I do love your dog too..

Answer by littlefoot
Submitted on 5/19/2006
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I found littlefoot'sbelly button!! it is right above his peepee

Answer by Richie
Submitted on 11/27/2006
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Puppies don't have obvious belly buttons for a few reasons. The size of their umbilical cord is small. Sustaining a human baby requires a bigger umbilical cord, hence a bigger scar. A puppy's scar heals into a small slit rather than a round hole. And the area is quickly covered with fur, making detection more difficult. With some investigation, you'll find its belly button.

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