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Help! lump on belly!

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So the horse that I ride has some kind of lump on her belly close to her naval and teets. It is just off the center line, to the right. What could this be?!
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Looks like a hernia. As long as it doesn't get larger or bother her, it shouldn't be a problem. If it gets worse, the vet would have to do surgery.
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Thanks everyone! I couldn't get too close of a look since my mare tried to kick me but it doesn't look like an insect bite - I couldn't see any kind of sting. She hasn't always had it - it was there yesterday. Also, she has been lame in the hind end for a few weeks now (which is another issue that we can't figure out - vet did x-rays and everything is fine) Any relation? And, if it is a hernia, do they go away? And is it okay for her to exercise?
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#8 ·
My wife's horse has one. It doesn't bother him a bit. Just have to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get bigger.

I don't think it would cause lameness but have your vet check it and get answers from them.
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Sometimes if the hernia is small it will heal on its own. If it isn't a bad tear a horse can live with a hernia without problems. I would still have a vet evaluate it though.
 
#10 ·
Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I took a closer look at it today and it seems to have "deflated" a bit so I'm thinking it is a bug bite. My mare let me feel around it and she doesn't seem to be in any pain. I also felt a little bump but I'm not sure if it's her bell button or a bite. Either way, it looks better!
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