Do female maltese dogs usually have a lump on thier stomach?
February 7, 2010 - 6:41 am
I have a female maltese dog that has an usual lump on her stomach and I would like to know if this is normal or what it could be?
It could possibly be a hernia, which may or may not require surgery. Best always to check with your vet
February 7th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Its not normal unless it was fixed which could be a scar other than that no. Lol almost make sure if its a girl if u know what im sayen.
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February 7th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
fat lump?
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February 7th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
it could be the scar where the ambilicord was cut. but other than that there shouldnt be any large lumps. get her checked out
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February 7th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Nina, no this is not normal. It could be a fatty tumor or cyst. Or something else. You need to get her in to your vet for a check up on that.
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February 7th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
It would help a little bit more if you described it more clearer. Here are some of the questions you should ask yourself:
1) How big?
2) What color?
3) How many?
4) Is it gradually growing?
5) Does it bother your dog?
I have a feeling since it is a Female Maltese that it may just be her nipples. I have a 11month old Silky Terrier. When we got he, I was concerned about all these lumps on her stomach. Turns out she has 10 nipples. No need to worry:)
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Own Experience
February 7th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
It could possibly be a hernia, which may or may not require surgery. Best always to check with your vet
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