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Cryptorchidism Yuki has Cryptorchidism (one desending testicle) I did a search here, but came up no matches? Any information/experience with this would be greatly appreciated! He will have a post exam with blood work done before he gets fixed. Melissa |
What kind of information do you need? It is similar to a spay because the vet has to go into the abdomen, so it is a bit harder on the dog. If he isn't neutered, he has a higher chance of getting testicular cancer than if he was left unneutered without this issue. |
worried Just curious if anyone else has gone through this experience? If I should be worried... I know of the cancer risks and healing time is longer... Just looking for hope he will be okay! THANKS SO MUCH Melissa |
Never been through it, so no help there but lots of girls on YT have been spayed an ddone just fine. :) It shouldn't be any worse than that. Beyond regular surgical risks which are very small, I don't think you have anything to worry about. :) I did a search and got lots of results on YT. Instead of using the search at the top of the screen, use the one at the bottom. Don't forget to select "Yorkietalk.com" instead of "web". |
Years ago I had a male Irish Setter that had a retained testicle. My hubby (boyfriend at the time) DID NOT want to castrate him - 30+ years ago it was a macho thing :rolleyes: . We had our vet remove the retained testicle and did a vasectomy on the other one. Knowing what I know now I would have had him neutered. Hind sight is always better. I believe that was the only vasectomy that my vet performed on a dog :D. |
Ranger was a bilateral cryptorchid, with an umbillical hernia and had retained baby teeth! I had him neutered, the hernia fixed and his baby teeth pulled when he was right at six months old, and 3.2lbs. He did fantastic and recovered quickly despite the invasive surgery. The only thing I would have done differently is opted for the pain medication, because he was clearly in pain the first night. Please make sure you get a complete blood panel done just prior to surgery. He will be fine! |
Rebel was also bilateral. One of his testicles was actually found in his upper thigh! He was neutered and had 3 retained baby teeth removed at the same time and did great. He weighed 3 lbs even at the time of the surgery and after the second day I had trouble keeping him from doing too much! Just be prepared to baby him the first couple of days. I don't think Reb's feet touched the ground except to potty during that time. He also wasn't very hungry the first few days. I also agree that a complete blood panel should be done before the surgery. |
Thanks friends AWl. Thank you so much for the support... We have blood work scheduled tomorrow! Melissa |
Wylie had this - and we ended up in the ER the night of his surgery. I don't mean to scare you, but MAKE SURE the vet you choose to perform this surgery is very experienced in it. They can sometimes have a tough time finding the undescended testicle. And like Amanda said, get pain meds for sure. :) |
they will make an incision between the testicles and pepe to remove the one still inside the abdomen its usually much smaller underdeveloped then the dropped on is they may also make another incision lower to remove the dropped one they can give a liquid pain med before surgery called metacam and pain meds to go home but not usually needed it does take a little longer than a regular neuter as they have to go in and find it . as far as i know its genetic also meaning the dogs father or somewhere down the line also had the same problems and it could be passed on if bred. |
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He will be just fine. It can be difficult for the vet do to, if they cannot find the non droped testicle, i would definatley have the bloodwork done prior to surgery. |
What will the blood work detect? I had Yuki on angel eyes for a while. So, I know a certain level will be elevated. I will bring the details tomorrow for the vet...He is no longer on angel eyes..DON'T NEED IT.....it was recommended, but nooo!!!! Melissa |
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Blood Work Since liver disease is so common in Yorkies, it is especially important for them to get pre-op bloodwork as the liver has to flush out the anesthesia after the surgery. |
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This is especially bad in Yorkies because if they are elevated, your vet won't know if the drug did it or if there is a liver functioning issue. If it is at all elevated, I'd do a bile acids test. Well, actually I'd do one anyway. |
I just wanted to tell you best wishes for your little guy. I think he should be fine as long as you have an experienced vet and do all the blood work before hand. Let us know how the surgery went. :aimeeyork |
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