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My Puppy Has A Hard Bulge Just At The End Of Her Ribcage Before The Stomach, Can You Help?

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Have your puppy examined by a veterinarian.  It is likely the xiphoid process-a point at the edge of the sternum.  The ribs are bone and the last rib can seem to protrude in some dogs.  
The stomach is not an endless pit--it cannot physically hold numerous meals without passing them through to the intestines.  Also when dogs gorge themselves and the stomach stretches past normal capacity many dogs will vomit.  
Your veterinarian can best determine if this bulge is a medical problem.

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