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I have a dog that i have noticed lately where his belly button is there is a clear looking ballon shaped sack full of clear fluid about the size of a marble. If i was to stick a pin in this and burst it would it be alright ?

No, this is not an abscess, it is a hernia. It is filled with skin tissue and possibly intestines. You should not try to burst it. You can either leave it alone (if it is not bothering the dog), or have a vet correct it surgically.

It looks more like a water blister like you get when you've been out in the sun too long.

Sounds like a belly button hernia. It is genetic according to my vet.

You will see that some times the bitch will chew off to much of the cord,I never heard of them hurting a dog but it is preety cheap to get removied.I have a pup right now thats has one.

don't stick it with a pin or anything it could be an intestine