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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Geez, ain't that the truth, Taylor...??!!?! Sad, but true.
Bella2017 - what you have going on is Cryptorchidism - aka "undescended testicles". It's not super uncommon, but it's not extremely common either. When they don't drop, it means your kiddo's neuter will be more like a female dog's spay. In other words, it will have to be an abdominal surgery - the vet has to go in and find them. The recovery (and cost) will be more like a spay, or even a bit worse, perhaps. Pain pills would be essential (no biggie).
Yes, it can run in lines. Did you talk to your breeder yet? You should. Perhaps she knows her males drop late. It'd be interesting to see what she says.
It's unfortunate, no doubt - but like I said...not all that uncommon, so it doesn't mean "unhealthy" or anything either. No reason to think other things are wrong as well.  |
Thank you all for your responses. Funny how the vet called me today with the fecal answer of testing negative for parasites. I figured that would be the answer because he hasn't been on the ground much. So I asked her about the testicles again and she said not to worry, she 'thinks' she felt them both as he's too young. This vet and her practice are very good, and I loved the way I was treated with my puppy there and everyone was kind and happy.
I especially liked the 'personal style' of the actual doctor calling me back and not a tech. So I think I'm just being cautious, that I want my puppy to have a wonderful life without any issues, at least the first 14 years.
