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Do dogs have belly buttons?
Our pets share many similarities with us. So, it’s natural to wonder if dogs have belly buttons when they show their tummy for a rub.
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Our dogs share many similarities with us.
Some even say that as pets and owners grow older, they start to resemble and behave like each other.
So, it’s natural to wonder if dogs have belly buttons when they show their tummy for a rub.
The quick answer is yes, dogs do have belly buttons, but they’re quite different from ours.
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The function of a dog’s belly button
A dog’s belly button might not affect their health directly, but it can give hints about possible health problems.
If a dog has a noticeable or sticking-out navel and they’re not overweight, it could suggest an umbilical hernia.
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An umbilical hernia happens when a bit of the intestine pokes through a weak spot in their tummy muscles, which can make the dog feel pain and discomfort.
There could also be other issues like infection or inflammation of the belly button, which might be caused by poor cleanliness, bacterial infections, or injuries.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
