Generally right testicle not to descend as the left one. The vet confirms the location of the testicle through ultrasound. The exact cause of the failure of the ball drop into the scrotum is not fully understood.
Every dog breeds can suffer from the Cryptorchidism, but small and toy breeds dogs are most at risk. According to vets, the risk of one retained testicle is more than both. The risk of the right ball retained is higher than the left one. A new burn puppy balls testicles are located near his inguinal ring in the abdominal area. When a puppy becomes about 7 to 10 weeks old, his ball descends to the scrotum. If the testicles of the dogs do not drop, it can lead the dogs to infertility, severe abdominal pain, and spermatic cord torsion.
This is because, if left in the abdominal cavity, retained testicles are prone to pathological changes such as:. Torsion — a condition that develops when the testicle twists using its spermatic cord as an axis. The torsion will either reduce or completely cut off the blood supply, which leads to death of the testicular tissue. The dead tissue is prone to infection, which may spread and cause a fatal infection of the abdomen.
Testicular torsion is a painful condition, and it is classified as a life-threatening emergency. Cancer — half of the retained testicles will at some point develop neoplastic changes. Compared to a normally descended testicle, a retained testicle has a ten times higher risk of developing testicular cancer.
Testicular cancer is the second most commonly reported cancer in male dogs. In 20 percent of the cases, the tumor has already spread by the time a diagnosis is made. Can a dog's retained testicle be artificially descended?
A retained testicle can be artificially descended through a combination of surgery and hormones. The surgery includes suturing the retained testicle to the scrotum. The heavy suture plays the role of the gubernaculum pulls and holds the testicle down. Over time, scar tissue will form where the suture is and hopefully permanently bind the testicle to the scrotum.
Meanwhile, the patient is put on hormonal therapy. The hormones' goal is to enlarge the testicle, thus preventing its return into the abdomen or inguinal canal. This approach has a limited success rate because the sutures can break, and the hormones may trigger side-effects that will prevent them from further use.
Generally speaking, the success rate is classified as moderate in patients with inguinal retained testicles and low in abdominal cryptorchids. Cryptorchidism is considered a severe fault, and artificial descending does not prevent the defect from being passed on to the offspring. Therefore, most vets disapprove of this alternative and recommend neutering cryptorchid dogs.
Being a genetic fault, dogs with one retained testicle must not be bred. Additionally, cryptorchid dogs are more likely to have additional, hidden congenital issues such as hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, penile defects, prepuce defects, inguinal hernia, and umbilical hernia. All in all, a cryptorchid dog should have both its retained and descended testicle removed, preferably at the same time.
Ivana Crnec is a graduate of the University Sv. Home Health. A Lesson in Anatomy Male puppies are typically born with two testicles. It is important that this condition to be treated to prevent the development of testicular cancer, and neutering is the best choice for your pet. Ask your veterinarian or a dog breeder at what age the testicles should have descended. The time of testicular descent varies among different breeds.
If the testicles have not descended by 8 weeks of age, the puppy may be tentatively diagnosed with cryptorchidism, but it cannot be definitively diagnosed until the animal has reached puberty. Take the puppy to a licensed veterinarian to verify that the testicle has not descended. There are blood tests that can be done to determine if he has any functional testicular tissue after the external one has been removed, so you could consider that option?
This occurs occasionally after fighting or trauma; it requires emergency veterinary attention as the protruded testicle is gangrenous. Failure to get treatment may be life threatening and is a massive animal welfare issues. In many countries, failing to take your cat to a veterinarian with injuries like that would be a criminal offence. My doggys tecticals is pulled up close to his penis.
He is 3 years old a Yorkshire Terrier, what caused this to happen yesterday he was still fine. What can I do. Yes, a dog with only one descended testicle is just as likely to be fertile as one with two! One testicle is quite capable of producing millions of sperm, and far less than that are needed for pregnancy. Yes, it can — abdominal testicles are very prone to twist, and this is reportedly agonisingly painful the same condition sometimes happens in children.
Even a minor twist is likely to be very uncomfortable. Regarding his barking, I think it would be best to talk to a qualified canine behaviourist — your vets will be able to recommend one — rather than trying to diagnose a potentially complex issue over the internet! I have 1 year old american bully and I think only 1 testicle has descended.
Can I still use him to have puppies? Cryptorchidism one or two retained testicles is a genetic condition, and any dog pups he sired would be at very high risk of the condition. In addition, any bitches would be carrying the genes putting their own future pups at risk.
In addition, dogs with retained testicles are at a roughly 9 times higher risk of some types of testicular cancer, and as a result, most vets recommend removing both testicles not just the retained one to prevent the spread of the condition in the gene pool, and also to protect the dog from testicular tumours. I have a ten. Hello Yvonne, thank you for your question. It is possible the other one will descend, many times it is according to where it is. Have you had your vet check him?
Sometimes it can be felt hiding! Dave RVN. I have a 2yr old Maltese and only one of his balls have dropped the other one is up by his penis what should I do. Hi Rebecca. Try not to worry, although I know this is easier said than done! Your vet will be able to give your boy a thorough check over and advise what they think the best course of action is, and what the next steps are for you.
Hi, can you tell me if I am late to get my dog castrations? My German Shepherd dog is 10 month old now and he has both retained Testicles. Do I have to wait for a year to see if they drop or should I get him to the vet to get castrations? My pitbull puppy is 6 weeks old and only have one testicale how long should a wait to see if the other testicale come down? Hi Lisa. They may want to do another check-up on him at around 6 months to check, and then can advise you of the best course of action for him.
My 2 year old dog has only 1 testicle and I have his 7 month old sister. Can she get pregnant even if there sre brother and sister. Hi Leslie. We usually always recommend castration as the testicle left in the abdomen has the potential to turn cancerous, but your vet will be able to run through your options with you. My 3 year old miniature schnauzer has one retained testicle, although it cannot be felt so presumably is in his abdomen. He is going in for surgery to have it found and removed.
However I am yet to find an answer as to why vets feel the need to take the other, seemingly healthy testicle away, other than it can be passed on if breeding the dog. I am not planning on breeding him, so I would be grateful of someone could maybe clarify whether there are any other medical benefits of taking the other healthy one away? Hi Michelle. There are many benefits to routine castration, such as reducing the risk of testicular cancer and prostate disease, reducing the urge to wander etc.
I have just had by puppy castrated but only one testicle was down and the vet had to search for the other one. Is it possible that he only had one testicle? If not could an X-ray have helped find the other one. Hi Patricia. Myself or my vet have ever heard of this before, a dog not forming testicles… Is this exceptional rare?? Any help or info will be gratefuly received! Hi Claire. This does sound very unusual and is certainly incredibly rare. Hi Allison, please take him to the vets soon.
He will need those testicles locating. Best wishes. Hi I have a 1 year old chihuahua and he has 1 testical, is other one is eaither in his stomach or in his gloin. I am really worried that he might get a tumour. Please help. Hi Olivia, it is important that the second testicle is located so you are dong the right thing by having him operated on.
I have a 3 year pomeranian with only one testicle. Lately he has been very irritated at his rectum. I thought maybe it could be worms but he will stop being irritated and act normal. I just put my hand on his butt and noticed a knot in or by his rectum that feels like the other testicle. Can they pull it down in the sac or would he have to be castrated? An un-descended testicle can turn cancerous and therefore needs to be removed. The signs of discomfort he is displaying are also cause to be examined by a vet.
We wish your Pomeranian the very best. My GSD 7 months, only 1 ball has dropped and it sounds strange but i looks like the missing one is at the base of his penis. Could that even be possible? If you think you can visualise his second testicle then point it out to your vet when you take him to be examined. I have a one year 3 month old pure bred walker coonhound that has both testicles in his scrotum, but I noticed that within the last two days, one of them has gotten almost 5 times the size of the other one.
It is pink-reddish colored. I am wondering if this is normal and them are just growing in size or if this could be an indication of a larger issue. Thanks for getting in touch Amber.
Hi i have a 10 and half month old maltese x, he hasnt had either of his testicles dropped. The first time we took him to get fixed the vet recommend to wait till he will be 9 to 10mnths old now we took him the second time it still hasnt dropped so they said wait till he turns 12mnths.
Im concern and unsure of what shall i do. Hi Tanweer, it can take up to a year for both testicles to descend however smaller breeds tend to mature more quickly than larger breeds and most will be developed by 6 months of age. Alternatively you can always go for a second opinion. You are obviously aware that if they do not descend, he will need to be castrated. What is it called when a male cat is truly born with only one testicle? My vet did his nuter today, explored his abdomen, and no testicle.
Just curious. Normally it would be termed cryptorchidism if both testicles are not descended, or monorchid for one…. I have a pitbull, and he will be a year next month on the 27th. Can this cause any other diseases, or make him sick? Thanks in advanced! Hi Hailey, we are reaching a point whereby both of those testicles really should have descended by now since he is coming up to 1 year.
Have him checked by your vet to see if they agree. An un-descended testicle can become cancerous so yes, it would definitely be recommended to have this one removed.
Hi I have a 3 kg jack x chihuahua He only has one testicle. Ive been asking the vet to castrate him since I bought him one year ago he is about 2 now but He is a sprayer. And sprays everywhere downstairs regardless easy open access outside all times.
Kept saying wait to see if other one drops. I am going to write to complain as theyre part of national known group of vets.. I have a male Shepard they just turned 6 months old with only one testicle so far. There was a time when you could see the second testicle but it had not dropped. I was not worried thinking it would soon but now there is no sign of it. My first question is , If the second one was to drop, would this be a bad trait to have for breeding?
My second question is, is now a good time to have him fixed and have the vet search for the second testicle, or would you recommend waiting for a full year and then have it done? Your opinion and service is greatly appreciated! I thank you and my dog thanks you…. I hope that helps in some way. I have a 3 month old American Akita. Only the left testicle has descended.
His Veterinarian recommended to have him castrated by 4 months. What is the most I can wait for this breed to see if the other one descends? Hi Juan, in dogs, both testicles are usually descended by the age of six months however it can take up to a year. In terms of deciding how long you can wait, this is best talked through with your vet who can assess the situation based on your dogs level of maturity by examining him.
Hi Michelle, it was right for the vets to operate and search for that testicle due to the health risk of leaving it. Therefore it sensible to castrate him considering the benefits that come with castration in terms of reducing the risk of tumours, your dog straying in search of a bitch etc. Thanks for getting in touch, best wishes. She has been high up inside him and cannot find them anywhere, further scans confirmed he does not have any.
Many thanks, Claire. I have a ten week old French bulldog and he only has one ball in the sack,should I have him done,or should I let time deal with this,would be breeding him be out the picture. Hi Jake, your French bulldog is still very young, there is much time for the second testicle to develop. Have him regularly checked by your vet and discuss the best plan of action with them. Many thanks. My five month old boxer puppy as one descended testicle and one very close to descending fully into scrotum.
I can pop it into scrotum very easily. Does this mean I have hope that the eguinal ring as closed and it will fully drop to stay? Hi, i have an 17 weeks old American bully. When he is seated then some times is visible on the scrotum or if i will pull his skin up on this place then the testicle is there.
Does he has crypto or not? Please let me know if he has crypto or not. Hi Steve, dogs develop at their own pace and there is still time for both testicles to fall into the correct position. We would expect most dogs to have two descended testicles by the age of 6 months your puppy is younger than this and some may take longer, up until about 1 year of age.
Keep an eye on the situation and try to find a vet that you trust so that they may examine your puppy and determine whether he is cryptorchid as it will be important for them to advise you on the best course of action if he is. Hi I have a 17 week toy poodle and I cant see or feel any testicles, what should I do what age should I be able to see them? I have a Shih tzu puppy who is four months old he has two descended testicles but he keeps pulling them up is this normal.
Hi Maggie, sometimes young dogs can have the ability to do this! Speak to your vet with your concerns and see what they suggest, most times the issue sorts itself! Many thanks for your time. Kind regards. Hi Nicola, in this case it is best to speak to your vet as each case is different.
Ask them the best time they believe the operation would be and discuss costs as well. Is the dog in danger of getting an infection? What else should I be worried about? Hello Barry, although one injection will give some resistance to infections, it is important that you have a visit to your vet and get the puppy a full set of primary vaccinations. They will be able to give your dog a complete health check and advise of any other worries you may have. We are based in the UK, so have different rules and regulations.
Please seek advice of your local veterinarian, as they would know more. My french bulldog is having puppies. The first puny is half way out and the sac ruptured! What do I do??? Hi Brina, hopefully all is well. This blog is UK based and is not monitored overnight.
Some owners try to help them down by manipulation, but its rarely successful. Please i need your advice regarding my 3 year old Yorkshire. My dog only has one testicle and i still havent had him operated. I am extremly scared. At what age can this problem turn into cancer? It is impossible to say, or even if it will turn cancerous. Please speak to you vet and express your concerns as they will know the dogs medical history.
Hi there! Thank you for your answers about cryptorchid dogs.
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