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Katrinka · 10-21-2010, 06:33 PM

Chloe has this bump (that feels like a bone) sticking out smack dab in the middle of the bottom of her ribs, I'm scared to death because I've never felt it before and I'm always adamant about checking her over. It's the size of the tip of my index finger, she is a tiny thing (3lbs), if that gives you an idea of her proportion to the size of the bump.

I have searched the forums and have come across Xiphoid Process, Protruding Sternum, and Floating Ribs.

Does anyone have any information on these or similar problems and can you tell me if it is life threatening or something to be concerned about?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

10-21-2010, 06:33 PM	#1
Katrinka Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	Please help Chloe has this bump (that feels like a bone) sticking out smack dab in the middle of the bottom of her ribs, I'm scared to death because I've never felt it before and I'm always adamant about checking her over. It's the size of the tip of my index finger, she is a tiny thing (3lbs), if that gives you an idea of her proportion to the size of the bump. I have searched the forums and have come across Xiphoid Process, Protruding Sternum, and Floating Ribs. Does anyone have any information on these or similar problems and can you tell me if it is life threatening or something to be concerned about? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.