Is your vet feeling it AT ALL? Sometimes, retained testicles can still be felt, they just have not dropped down far enough but can be stretched into place. If your vet does not feel it there, then yes, it can be up in the body cavity, therefore, requiring a more complex surgical procedure.
Your boy is tiny. I know that you wanted to do the surgery before he starts hiking his leg, but with these special circumstances, I say to wait. Sometimes, the testicle won't drop till 8-10 months of age with smaller dogs. I'd consider giving it a little more time. |