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My new border collie puppy has a lump. Could it be a hernia? What now?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 23 days old | 7 lbs

We just bought a border collie puppy. I think she has a hernia/inguinal hernia. What should we do?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on July 16th, 2019

Have the veterinarian check this swelling at her next office visit. Generally a hernia is surgically repaired during the spay. Large hernias may have exercise restrictions. Your veterinarian will best advise you after palpating the area.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on November 11th, 2019
We cannot tell you which it is just by looking at a photo. It needs to be palpated by a vet in person. Sorry, that is the best we can tell you without examining her ourselves. Soft and squishy can be either a hernia or a seroma (fluid). It is concerning because you stated she is painful and the swelling is asymmetrical. Get her back to the vet for a follow-up. Usually a post-op exams are free at most vet clinics. It is just any additional meds or testing that would be charged for.
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Answered By Jenny, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on November 10th, 2017
It needs to be rechecked. It can either be a hernia from the incision or holding well or a seroma which is not uncommon in hyper dogs or puppies that jump up. A seroma will go away on its in with time and cause no trouble. If the incision is failing then she will need surgery to have t repaired. The only way to know if to have someone actually feel the area to be sure
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