Unsuccessful Neuter

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by PILOTthePuppy

I do not know if he is bilateral, but I dont think his testes have "descended". He doesn't really have a scrotum or I can't tell

If both testes have not descended, he is a bilateral cryptorchid. I am assuming your vet felt comfortable with the thought of the procedure, but once he got in there realized it was over his head. I don't know how old he is, but if he's six months or older, it is highly unlikely they will descend at this point.

I would find a surgeon who is comfortable and experienced in surgical procedures in tiny dogs. Good luck!

[stedmansmommy]

Ahhh, I understand now. My friends male Yorkie also had un descended testes.

[PILOTthePuppy]

We were wondering how that was going to work. So basically, theres nothing we can do except find someone who is willing and experienced with this scenario. He was never diagnosed with Cryptorchidism, but its clear that they really haven't descended.

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by PILOTthePuppy

We were wondering how that was going to work. So basically, theres nothing we can do except find someone who is willing and experienced with this scenario. He was never diagnosed with Cryptorchidism, but its clear that they really haven't descended.

Cryptorchidism is just a fancy name for undescended testicles The other thing that kind of bothers me, is your vet wants to wait 6 months for your seven and a half month old pup to get bigger. I honestly doubt your puppy is going to get big enough to make much of a difference. The small ones are usually about done growing at that time, at least structurally, so the few ounces he may gain is probably not going to make much of a difference in the surgery site.

You have a couple options- you could wait and have your vet try again, you could get a second opinion, or you be referred to a clinic that is confident in working on tiny dogs.

I don't know if there is more to it than what you posted (as far as your vet's concerns) but it really sounds like he wasn't comfortable and didn't want to risk your pup's life, which is commendable. However, if that was the case, I wish he would have sent you somewhere else.

[PILOTthePuppy]

Originally Posted by amandawash

Cryptorchidism is just a fancy name for undescended testicles The other thing that kind of bothers me, is your vet wants to wait 6 months for your seven and a half month old pup to get bigger. I honestly doubt your puppy is going to get big enough to make much of a difference. The small ones are usually about done growing at that time, at least structurally, so the few ounces he may gain is probably not going to make much of a difference in the surgery site.

You have a couple options- you could wait and have your vet try again, you could get a second opinion, or you be referred to a clinic that is confident in working on tiny dogs.

I don't know if there is more to it than what you posted (as far as your vet's concerns) but it really sounds like he wasn't comfortable and didn't want to risk your pup's life, which is commendable. However, if that was the case, I wish he would have sent you somewhere else.

Yah me too, at least he didn't charge me for it! Now I just gotta find a place with experience around my area Thank you so much for all your help!

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by PILOTthePuppy

Yah me too, at least he didn't charge me for it! Now I just gotta find a place with experience around my area Thank you so much for all your help!

Not a problem. I am just *so* glad he didn't try and do something above his experience. There are lots of YTers in VA, you should ask around and get a few recommendations for vets who work on tiny dogs. Some just don't see enough of them.

Good luck with Pilot!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by PILOTthePuppy

We were wondering how that was going to work. So basically, theres nothing we can do except find someone who is willing and experienced with this scenario. He was never diagnosed with Cryptorchidism, but its clear that they really haven't descended.

Yes, you need to find another vet who can neuter him. It is dangerous not to remove undescended testicles as they are prone to becoming cancerous. They can also twist which can be life threatening.

Canine Neuter

Have you spoken to your breeder about this? If you got Pilot at 12 weeks, his breeder should have known that his testicles had not descended and told you. Cryptorchidism is genetic so she should not breed his parents again.

[PILOTthePuppy]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Yes, you need to find another vet who can neuter him. It is dangerous not to remove undescended testicles as they are prone to becoming cancerous. They can also twist which can be life threatening.

Canine Neuter

Have you spoken to your breeder about this? If you got Pilot at 12 weeks, his breeder should have known that his testicles had not descended and told you. Cryptorchidism is genetic so she should not breed his parents again.

Well I dont know if he officially has this, I'll ask my vet, but I got him at 8 weeks. I'll let her know for sure if he is. Thanks

[adorame]

It's good that your vet realised he was not able to do a normal neuter on your little guy. I guess you could seek out another vet and see what they have to say about neutering him.

About marking, have you tried a belly band for him? Sometimes once a male starts to mark, nuetering will not correct this problem, so you might want to give them a try just in case! Good luck with you little guy!

[MyFairLacy]

I would find another vet. There is no reason he shouldn't have been able to locate the testicals unless they just weren't there. He should have been able to make an abdominal incision and locate them in the abdomen. Its really a small area where they could be.

[Ellie May]

Just reading MyFairLacy's post, I wasn't even thinking did the vet do an abdominal incision?

[PILOTthePuppy]

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I would find another vet. There is no reason he shouldn't have been able to locate the testicals unless they just weren't there. He should have been able to make an abdominal incision and locate them in the abdomen. Its really a small area where they could be.

Hopefully its not hard to find someone trustworthy of my baby. I really hope someone can help out with some recommendations.