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Winte16 · 02-04-2008, 10:42 PM

Hi. I have a 9 1/2 month old puppy and one of his testicles are undescended. The vet recommended neutering him now cause he said it will never descend. I'm worried about his recovery and if it's a good idea to neuter him now or wait. Please help.

yorkiekist · 02-04-2008, 10:46 PM

I had one dog that finally decended at 11 months of age. But, if the vet says its ok to neuter him now, then why wait?

rockbaker · 02-05-2008, 06:46 AM

the surgery for a cryptorchid (und. testicles) is not a very long one (vet tech for many years) but longer than the common neutering. Doc has to lightly tug on the desc. testicle to find the other one.

Most come through just terrific and you will never know the difference..Doc might charge you more though, longer operation and a few more stitches depending on where in the body it is.

he needs to be done though

roxanne

Winte16 · 02-05-2008, 12:25 PM

I'm debating whether I want to wait a little longer to have the surgery. I've heard some puppies descend their last testicle before they're a year old. I would much rather to have the less invasive surgery on Peanut(that's my dog). Would waiting until he's older to have the surgery affect his recovery and be harder on him?

Thanks for the replies!

yorkiesmiles · 02-05-2008, 05:01 PM

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bfitpilates · 02-05-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Winte16

I'm debating whether I want to wait a little longer to have the surgery. I've heard some puppies descend their last testicle before they're a year old. I would much rather to have the less invasive surgery on Peanut(that's my dog). Would waiting until he's older to have the surgery affect his recovery and be harder on him?

Thanks for the replies!

Not a yorkie, but my Corgi had to have surgery for that. (I actually was able to get him from a top breeder because he wouldn't be able to show him- my absolute luck!!!!!)

He came through fine, no problems, but they did keep him over night since the surgery was longer than normal.

On a sorta funny note- years later a vet (who we no longer go to

) offered to put in prosthetics... down there... I guess this isn't uncommon in the show world??

txshopper73 · 02-05-2008, 06:28 PM

If it concerns you that much, then seek a second opinion. I use 3 vets, myself!

I doubt that he'll get testicular cancer at this age so I don't see that waiting a few months longer is going to hurt him in any way.

Good luck!

txshopper73 · 02-05-2008, 06:29 PM

Oh yeah...how much does he weigh? Sometimes, the smaller males take longer for their testicles to drop. He could just be a late bloomer.

journey826 · 02-05-2008, 06:41 PM

I WOULD SAY GO AHEAD A NEUTER HIM NOW.AT 91/2 MTHS ITS UNLIKELY IT WILL COME DOWN NOW.

I WAITED WITH MY BOY AS A SMALL FEW COME DOWN BUT HE DID NOT
he WAS MONORCHID(ONE TESTICLE DESCENDED) CRYPTORCHID (IS BOTH UN DESCENDED)

AND LIKE ROCKBAKER SAID PRICE WILL DEPEND ON WHERE IT IS (COULD BE IN THE STOMACH -COST MORE- OR OUTSIDE THE STOMACH CAVITY AND THE VET CAN FIND IT EASIER.

but read up on the side affects some experts say they can become aggressive the longer it remains because all the extra totosterone enhances all their natural tendencies.

well look into it and good luck there is no immediate rush and I am sure he will be fine

negra32714 · 02-06-2008, 06:22 AM

I went yesterday to my vet and he told me the same thing about Kobe. He has one undescended testicle and needs surgery. Kobe will be 11 months next week. They said that the surgery will cost about $400 to $500. Does that sound correct? His surgery would be a more complicated one because he said it's in his abdominal area.

Ellie May · 02-06-2008, 06:29 AM

The vets that do low cost spay/neuter sometimes make these two surgeries the same price. In that case, a neuter for an undescended testicle would be the same price. Most vets charge more for a spay than a neuter because it is a more involved surgery. These vets will charge you more for this type of neuter and that price looks fine. Hopefully it includes bloodwork and and IV. They do have to go into the abdomen, so the recovery is a lot like a spay.

soccbydo · 02-06-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Winte16

Hi. I have a 9 1/2 month old puppy and one of his testicles are undescended. The vet recommended neutering him now cause he said it will never descend. I'm worried about his recovery and if it's a good idea to neuter him now or wait. Please help.

Yes, that is normal in some dogs, neuter him, my Scooby had that and his recovered only took less than a week, He was up and bouncing around, it was only sore for a few days post surgery and it had healed wher yuu never thought he has two incisions. Leaving it in, may eventually cause cancer. my scooby was 6 months when he had it done.

txshopper73 · 02-06-2008, 08:52 AM

There is a breeder in town that kept a male pup with 2 undescended testicles. At around a year, both testes dropped...late bloomer.

Winte16 · 02-06-2008, 09:35 AM

He's 4.4 lbs. Thank you so much for the advice, everyone! I found the pet warranty from the breeder where I got Peanut so I have to talk to her about Peanut's condition. I hear undescended testicles are hereditary, is that true?

cocoster · 02-06-2008, 05:40 PM

I did hear that undescended testicle is a hereditary condition and that males with that condition shouldn't be bred.

Cocoster had that surgery when he was 13 months old (now he's 18 months old) and a lil over 5 pounds. The recovery definitely takes longer than a regular neuter. It took Cocoster about a week to move around normally. He was on pain meds for 3 days. His incision shocked me when I first saw it because it was longer than I expected.

It seemed like the longest week ever. I didn't feed him anything the first day, but I made sure he drank and ate a little after that. I took time off from work to stay with him during the day so I can watch him, and I made him wear an onesie overnight so he wouldn't lick his incisions.

Sometimes the vet can feel where the undescended testicle is, which makes it an easier surgery.

My vet had to "dig" for Cocoster's because it couldn't be felt from the outside.

02-04-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
Winte16 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coral Springs Posts: 7	Undescended Testicles Hi. I have a 9 1/2 month old puppy and one of his testicles are undescended. The vet recommended neutering him now cause he said it will never descend. I'm worried about his recovery and if it's a good idea to neuter him now or wait. Please help.

02-05-2008, 06:46 AM	#3
rockbaker YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: nc Posts: 403	cryptorchid the surgery for a cryptorchid (und. testicles) is not a very long one (vet tech for many years) but longer than the common neutering. Doc has to lightly tug on the desc. testicle to find the other one. Most come through just terrific and you will never know the difference..Doc might charge you more though, longer operation and a few more stitches depending on where in the body it is. he needs to be done though roxanne __________________ winston & corky

02-05-2008, 12:25 PM	#4
Winte16 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coral Springs Posts: 7	Should I wait? I'm debating whether I want to wait a little longer to have the surgery. I've heard some puppies descend their last testicle before they're a year old. I would much rather to have the less invasive surgery on Peanut(that's my dog). Would waiting until he's older to have the surgery affect his recovery and be harder on him? Thanks for the replies!

02-05-2008, 05:01 PM	#5
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Just wanted to say welcome to YT. I hope you find the answers you're looking for. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-05-2008, 06:28 PM	#7
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	If it concerns you that much, then seek a second opinion. I use 3 vets, myself! I doubt that he'll get testicular cancer at this age so I don't see that waiting a few months longer is going to hurt him in any way. Good luck! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

02-04-2008, 10:46 PM	#2
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	I had one dog that finally decended at 11 months of age. But, if the vet says its ok to neuter him now, then why wait?

02-05-2008, 06:29 PM	#8
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	Oh yeah...how much does he weigh? Sometimes, the smaller males take longer for their testicles to drop. He could just be a late bloomer. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

02-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#9
journey826 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkie town Posts: 876	I WOULD SAY GO AHEAD A NEUTER HIM NOW.AT 91/2 MTHS ITS UNLIKELY IT WILL COME DOWN NOW. I WAITED WITH MY BOY AS A SMALL FEW COME DOWN BUT HE DID NOT he WAS MONORCHID(ONE TESTICLE DESCENDED) CRYPTORCHID (IS BOTH UN DESCENDED) AND LIKE ROCKBAKER SAID PRICE WILL DEPEND ON WHERE IT IS (COULD BE IN THE STOMACH -COST MORE- OR OUTSIDE THE STOMACH CAVITY AND THE VET CAN FIND IT EASIER. but read up on the side affects some experts say they can become aggressive the longer it remains because all the extra totosterone enhances all their natural tendencies. well look into it and good luck there is no immediate rush and I am sure he will be fine __________________ YURI and SARAH Sassy,Rocki,and Ginger NEWBIE'"S

02-06-2008, 06:22 AM	#10
negra32714 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 92	I went yesterday to my vet and he told me the same thing about Kobe. He has one undescended testicle and needs surgery. Kobe will be 11 months next week. They said that the surgery will cost about $400 to $500. Does that sound correct? His surgery would be a more complicated one because he said it's in his abdominal area.

02-06-2008, 06:29 AM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	The vets that do low cost spay/neuter sometimes make these two surgeries the same price. In that case, a neuter for an undescended testicle would be the same price. Most vets charge more for a spay than a neuter because it is a more involved surgery. These vets will charge you more for this type of neuter and that price looks fine. Hopefully it includes bloodwork and and IV. They do have to go into the abdomen, so the recovery is a lot like a spay. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-06-2008, 08:52 AM	#13
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	There is a breeder in town that kept a male pup with 2 undescended testicles. At around a year, both testes dropped...late bloomer. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

02-06-2008, 09:35 AM	#14
Winte16 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coral Springs Posts: 7	He's 4.4 lbs. Thank you so much for the advice, everyone! I found the pet warranty from the breeder where I got Peanut so I have to talk to her about Peanut's condition. I hear undescended testicles are hereditary, is that true?

02-06-2008, 05:40 PM	#15
cocoster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte Posts: 127	I did hear that undescended testicle is a hereditary condition and that males with that condition shouldn't be bred. Cocoster had that surgery when he was 13 months old (now he's 18 months old) and a lil over 5 pounds. The recovery definitely takes longer than a regular neuter. It took Cocoster about a week to move around normally. He was on pain meds for 3 days. His incision shocked me when I first saw it because it was longer than I expected. It seemed like the longest week ever. I didn't feed him anything the first day, but I made sure he drank and ate a little after that. I took time off from work to stay with him during the day so I can watch him, and I made him wear an onesie overnight so he wouldn't lick his incisions. Sometimes the vet can feel where the undescended testicle is, which makes it an easier surgery. My vet had to "dig" for Cocoster's because it couldn't be felt from the outside.