My yorkie has a swollen groin lump, restless, panting. Is it a hernia?

This does look like it could be a hernia, although I cannot be 100% certain based on a picture. You can try to gently palpate the area and see if you are able to reduce the swelling by pushing it back in toward the abdominal cavity. If the swelling reduces easily then it is most likely a hernia. If it is firm or painful something else is probably going on. Hernias in young puppies can sometimes resolve on their own but sometimes will need surgery (but not until the pup is older). The danger in leaving a hernia untreated is that a portion of the intestine can become entrapped and lose blood supply. This is usually a life threatening situation. Since you are unable to take him to the vet now just try to keep a very close eye on the swelling. If it becomes firm or painful or if your puppy stops nursing or pooping he will need to be seen by your vet. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Hernias typically don't pop up overnight unless there has been some sort of trauma. Without a physical exam, it is difficult to say if the symptoms are related. It is never recommended to medicate a pet without the advice of your veterinarian. Panadol (paracetamol) can be toxic to dogs. It can cause liver and kidney damage. A thorough exam and blood work by your veterinarian is recommended. This may diagnose the cause of Bara's symptoms as well as assess liver and kidney function.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is difficult to say what Mouse's mass can be without seeing a photo. However, a small orange sized mass on a dog Mouse's size is considerably large and warrants a veterinary exam. The lump can be an enlarged lymph node, a mass, or a hernia. I recommend having Mouse seen by a vet as soon as possible - the mass may need to be removed, or a small sample taken to determine the exact cause. I hope this helps and that all is well with Mouse!

It is really difficult to say whether this is a hernia without seeing the lump. I would just recommend monitoring the lump for now to see if it resolves on its own over the next 4-7 days. You also have the option of sharing a picture of the questionable lump via private consultation with either myself or another expert here to give you a better idea of what this could be. If it is a hernia then typically these are not considered an emergency, but when possible you should schedule an appt with your vet to get it addressed.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry that Sophie is having this issue. This looks pretty serious to me. I would be worried about an injury as the area is very bruised and the lump is possibly a herniation. Regardless, of what this may be, especially at her age, I would be concerned enough to get her examined by a veterinarian in person. Please do that as soon as possible. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At the base of the penis, in neutered and unneutered male dogs, a gland called the bulbourethral gland. This is quite common and nothing to be concerned about. Based on the picture you have provided, I would say that this is what you are seeing and is nothing to be concerned about. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is possible that he has developed a hernia again and the concern would be that it could be causing him pain and discomfort, especially if he did not like it touched. The other possibility is a seroma which is an accumulation of fluid at the incision site though that seems less likely. I recommend that you have Columbus evaluated by a veterinarian perhaps tomorrow when your veterinarian opens again. If at some point he develops loss of appetite, vomiting or lethargy, have him evaluated sooner. Good luck with your boy!