Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
Keymaster
Hello! I can't see clearly on this picture, but there is a massive range of possibilities for what you describe, including an inguinal hernia (lump like, sticks out through the abdominal wall in front of the leg, sometimes moves in and out under the fingers), ascites (fluid on the abdomen - this one can be worrying), worms, a normal puppy tummy / far deposit, a superficial skin lump.... In any case, it's a great idea to get a new pup checked over by the vet and some vets might also do routine puppy checks for a reduced fee or free of charge (this might exclude cases where they find an abnormality). It is also fairly easy for pups, whether or not an abnormality is present, to pick up upper respiratory viruses, which can have a mild or serious effect. I'm not sure whether you are a breeder about to pass the pup on to a new home, or a new owner who has come into possession of a puppy at quite a young age, but either way it is important to satisfy yourself as to what is going on here, so a vet appointment would be an excellent idea. Please do come back with any more questions, and / or let us know how this little one gets on.
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