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    Dec 23, 2010, 11:15 AM
    Why do female 6 weeks old pitbull pup have a little ball in her stomach
    My female pitbill rednose mix with bluenose is 6 weeks old, and by her belly button she has a like a little ball showing, what could that be?
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    Dec 23, 2010, 01:55 PM
    How big? How close to her naval? What does it feel like when you squish it, hard or soft, attached or loose?
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    Dec 23, 2010, 02:04 PM

    There are many things this could be. Only a vet can give you an accurate diagnosis.

    I must ask. What are you doing with a 6 week old puppy? She should still be with her mother.
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    Dec 23, 2010, 05:01 PM

    A) Rednose and Bluenose are not real terms, they are just ones that backyard breeders use.

    B) It is illegal for a puppies to be sold before 8 weeks of age in most states, plus it is a lot healthier for the puppy development wise to stay with parent and litter mates until 8-10 weeks.

    C) Sounds like she has a hernia, your vet will be able to confirm and determine whether it requires surgery.
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