Should I be worried?

Hi guys! My pup is about 10 weeks old and I noticed he had a hernia on his stomach. Whenever I touch it, it’s super squishy and after massaging it, it’s goes down, then it reappears again after a few minutes.

Is it an abdominal hernia and will it go away or is this something I definitely need to visit the vet for ?

If there’s any way I can prevent any more hernias, please let me know! Thanks!

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Feeling blue

We had to put his ‘brother’ Leo, a terrier mix, a rescue, we’ve had for 4 years to sleep last week, he was 15 and it was time, now that we got his stuff back from the vet’s office, including the squishy pad he used to lay on, Ruger is laying on that pad and clearly feeling depressed and angsty since he now realizes Leo isn’t coming back from the vet. Poor guy, have to cheer him up some.

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are basset puppies supposed to be so needy?

my 5 month old basset seems to have a hard time being alone. when I take out the trash or run out to my car for something, you would think the world is ending the way she cries. it doesn’t seem like she can’t play independently – she just doesn’t want to be alone. I’m really beginning to wonder if she has separation anxiety going on. When I’m busying myself around the house, she’s locked in my living room with everything she needs (so she doesn’t get into things or chase my cat) , she can see me as I’m walking back and forth. But she can’t relax. Once i sit down on the couch, she will play with toys or take a snooze. Maybe just part of the basset stubborn nature i don’t know.

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Ear cleaning

Hi, my girl is always fighting off ear infection in her right ear. I have another dog whom gets the 123 for licking it. Vet meds work but it always comes back. It’s a once a day peroxide spray and I find witch hazel bath after that seams to keep it at bay. Trying everything, anti fungus, ect .

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I feel awful when I have work parties or things that are mandatory for me to do after work.

Today I had to go to a work party, luckily they let me leave early so I could go let him out and walk him. He is with me constantly on weekends, and gets 3 walks a day. But I feel sooooo guilty during mandatory outings that I can’t get out of. What are some pick me ups you do for your basset when your gone for longer periods? 💔 Just stating he is a rescue and he does not like dog parks or playing with other dogs much. He’s also a one person dog as anyone else besides me he is terrified of.

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