absence testicle neutering ? $1500 :O - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MybunDleOfJoy · 11-22-2016, 07:30 PM

Hey yorkie mamas,

I know some have probably seen my previous post in reference to my baby max having an absence testicle. Now i was aware that this could even happen as my first dog is almost 3yrs and it was a female. Im still a "newbie" inthis. I had a visit at the vet today to extract two of max's baby tooth that were still in. Welll i had previously mentioned that he did take a feel around and stated he couldnt feel the 2nd testicles. Well today when i asked for estimate of how much this surgery would cost me , he said about $1500. Is this estimate correct? or is absurd?. please advise. Has anyone done this procedure before? Max will be turning 2 yrs old january 26.

Wylie's Mom · 11-23-2016, 02:20 AM

For an undescended testicle, this isn't unreasonable. It's abdominal surgery, after all, not just a basic neuter. Make SURE you go home w/ pain meds and a pain plan for when/if the pain is not being managed properly.

matese · 11-24-2016, 10:45 AM

You're in NY, everything is more expensive in NY. When I lived in NY I had a summer home here in Pa. where I now live. I needed a vet in Pa. for "just in case" anything happened while I was not at home. I found a GREAT vet, her prices we 1/2 of what they charged in NY. Summers I would have all my pups teeth cleaned by her, 3 pups for the price of one pup in NY. Prices vary from state to state. I am still using this vet, 30 + years now.

Maximo · 11-25-2016, 02:42 AM

As Matese indicated, the cost is likely because you are in New York. I live near Washington, DC and vet costs are much higher in the city for neuter/spay than 50 miles out in the suburbs. Almost double.

The vets in the city are usually paying more a lot more for their office space and staff.

Dudley's Mom · 11-26-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MybunDleOfJoy

Hey yorkie mamas,

I know some have probably seen my previous post in reference to my baby max having an absence testicle. Now i was aware that this could even happen as my first dog is almost 3yrs and it was a female. Im still a "newbie" inthis. I had a visit at the vet today to extract two of max's baby tooth that were still in. Welll i had previously mentioned that he did take a feel around and stated he couldnt feel the 2nd testicles. Well today when i asked for estimate of how much this surgery would cost me , he said about $1500. Is this estimate correct? or is absurd?. please advise. Has anyone done this procedure before? Max will be turning 2 yrs old january 26.

I live in Southern Ca and when my baby had one hiding it cost $95. I am on fixed Social security so took him to Spca. They did it very nicely. Just saying.

MyFairLacy · 11-26-2016, 10:04 PM

That's pretty outrageous so far as cost but I'm in texas, not New York. I imagine everything is much more expensive there. I had a 5 month old male puppy neutered who had one undescended testicle and paid less than $300. That's pretty standard for a spay or neuter at most vets offices in the dallas area.

lisaly · 11-27-2016, 07:09 AM

I don't live in New York City, but I know my veterinarian in Westhampton would most likely be a fraction of that amount. He is excellent, and he has many clients from Manhattan. You could call Animal Medical Center, a specialty hospital in Manhattan, that is nonprofit organization and ask them.

About AMC - Animal Medical Center - New York City

MybunDleOfJoy · 07-20-2017, 02:33 PM

Could it be possible that after almost one year of his surgery, the descended testicle has appeared? Today I was laying with Max and rubbing on his tummy , when I felt a little flat ball the same feel/testure of the one testicle he had. I called my vet and unfortunately they were booked for the next 2 weeks and I would have to walk in as an emergency and probably spend my day there waiting to be seen. My dog was spayed by ASPCA were I payed $125 as opposed to $1500 my vet was charging, (I was in a very difficult financial hardship then when I decided to contact ASPCA and book an appointment, please don't judge) and the crypto surgery was performed. He had two incisions when I picked him up. Now, I feel this movable ball on his abdomen by his left bottom leg and Im uncertain if he was really neutered. Of course I am going to the vet on Saturday to have some x-rays done and figure if this is what I assumed it is or if its something else.

Anybody heard of this before ?

Lovetodream88 · 07-20-2017, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MybunDleOfJoy

Could it be possible that after almost one year of his surgery, the descended testicle has appeared? Today I was laying with Max and rubbing on his tummy , when I felt a little flat ball the same feel/testure of the one testicle he had. I called my vet and unfortunately they were booked for the next 2 weeks and I would have to walk in as an emergency and probably spend my day there waiting to be seen. My dog was spayed by ASPCA were I payed $125 as opposed to $1500 my vet was charging, (I was in a very difficult financial hardship then when I decided to contact ASPCA and book an appointment, please don't judge) and the crypto surgery was performed. He had two incisions when I picked him up. Now, I feel this movable ball on his abdomen by his left bottom leg and Im uncertain if he was really neutered. Of course I am going to the vet on Saturday to have some x-rays done and figure if this is what I assumed it is or if its something else.

Anybody heard of this before ?

I would not wait two weeks to get it seen about because it could really be something serious. If the aspca says they removed both testicles then it can't be that.

MybunDleOfJoy · 07-21-2017, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I would not wait two weeks to get it seen about because it could really be something serious. If the aspca says they removed both testicles then it can't be that.

I certainly agree. Im going tomorrow morning before they even open as a walk in emergency. Ever since i felt that oval flat lump under the skin on my 2yr7month baby i havent been able to sleep trying to diagnose it. I really hope its nothing bad. He was just at the vet 3 weeks ago getting his last set of shots.

Lovetodream88 · 07-21-2017, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MybunDleOfJoy

I certainly agree. Im going tomorrow morning before they even open as a walk in emergency. Ever since i felt that oval flat lump under the skin on my 2yr7month baby i havent been able to sleep trying to diagnose it. I really hope its nothing bad. He was just at the vet 3 weeks ago getting his last set of shots.

It could end up being nothing serious but it's best to have it checked out because you never know. There are many many different types of lumps and bumps and most are not a big deal but there are the ones that are. I hope it's nothing bad but please keep us updated.

pstinard · 07-21-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MybunDleOfJoy

Could it be possible that after almost one year of his surgery, the descended testicle has appeared? Today I was laying with Max and rubbing on his tummy , when I felt a little flat ball the same feel/testure of the one testicle he had. I called my vet and unfortunately they were booked for the next 2 weeks and I would have to walk in as an emergency and probably spend my day there waiting to be seen. My dog was spayed by ASPCA were I payed $125 as opposed to $1500 my vet was charging, (I was in a very difficult financial hardship then when I decided to contact ASPCA and book an appointment, please don't judge) and the crypto surgery was performed. He had two incisions when I picked him up. Now, I feel this movable ball on his abdomen by his left bottom leg and Im uncertain if he was really neutered. Of course I am going to the vet on Saturday to have some x-rays done and figure if this is what I assumed it is or if its something else.

Anybody heard of this before ?

This sounds like it could be a hernia (speaking from personal experience

). I'm glad you're getting it checked out. Let us know what it turns out to be.

MybunDleOfJoy · 07-22-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pstinard

This sounds like it could be a hernia (speaking from personal experience

). I'm glad you're getting it checked out. Let us know what it turns out to be.

I went to the vet today and she told that based on the place where its located and the fact that he did not have this 3 weeks ago before his booster shots, it could be a vaccine reaction. I remember last year with his second yr of booster he had a reaction to the vaccine which swelled his eyes. This year he was premedicated. She gave me some antibiotics and told me to put a warm bounty on twice a day. If it doesnt go away, to return for biopsy. I really do hope it was just a reaction and nothing more major. Ill update you guys later on

matese · 07-22-2017, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the update. Praying that the antibiotics and warm bounty works out for lil Max.

11-22-2016, 07:30 PM	#1
MybunDleOfJoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: bronx Posts: 139	absence testicle neutering ? $1500 :O Hey yorkie mamas, I know some have probably seen my previous post in reference to my baby max having an absence testicle. Now i was aware that this could even happen as my first dog is almost 3yrs and it was a female. Im still a "newbie" inthis. I had a visit at the vet today to extract two of max's baby tooth that were still in. Welll i had previously mentioned that he did take a feel around and stated he couldnt feel the 2nd testicles. Well today when i asked for estimate of how much this surgery would cost me , he said about $1500. Is this estimate correct? or is absurd?. please advise. Has anyone done this procedure before? Max will be turning 2 yrs old january 26. __________________ Mia & Max LIFE IS NO FUN WITHOUT SOME YORKIES

11-23-2016, 02:20 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	For an undescended testicle, this isn't unreasonable. It's abdominal surgery, after all, not just a basic neuter. Make SURE you go home w/ pain meds and a pain plan for when/if the pain is not being managed properly. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

11-24-2016, 10:45 AM	#3
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,106	You're in NY, everything is more expensive in NY. When I lived in NY I had a summer home here in Pa. where I now live. I needed a vet in Pa. for "just in case" anything happened while I was not at home. I found a GREAT vet, her prices we 1/2 of what they charged in NY. Summers I would have all my pups teeth cleaned by her, 3 pups for the price of one pup in NY. Prices vary from state to state. I am still using this vet, 30 + years now. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

11-25-2016, 02:42 AM	#4
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	As Matese indicated, the cost is likely because you are in New York. I live near Washington, DC and vet costs are much higher in the city for neuter/spay than 50 miles out in the suburbs. Almost double. The vets in the city are usually paying more a lot more for their office space and staff. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

11-26-2016, 10:04 PM	#6
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	That's pretty outrageous so far as cost but I'm in texas, not New York. I imagine everything is much more expensive there. I had a 5 month old male puppy neutered who had one undescended testicle and paid less than $300. That's pretty standard for a spay or neuter at most vets offices in the dallas area. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-27-2016, 07:09 AM	#7
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I don't live in New York City, but I know my veterinarian in Westhampton would most likely be a fraction of that amount. He is excellent, and he has many clients from Manhattan. You could call Animal Medical Center, a specialty hospital in Manhattan, that is nonprofit organization and ask them. About AMC - Animal Medical Center - New York City

07-20-2017, 02:33 PM	#8
MybunDleOfJoy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: bronx Posts: 139	Could it be possible that after almost one year of his surgery, the descended testicle has appeared? Today I was laying with Max and rubbing on his tummy , when I felt a little flat ball the same feel/testure of the one testicle he had. I called my vet and unfortunately they were booked for the next 2 weeks and I would have to walk in as an emergency and probably spend my day there waiting to be seen. My dog was spayed by ASPCA were I payed $125 as opposed to $1500 my vet was charging, (I was in a very difficult financial hardship then when I decided to contact ASPCA and book an appointment, please don't judge) and the crypto surgery was performed. He had two incisions when I picked him up. Now, I feel this movable ball on his abdomen by his left bottom leg and Im uncertain if he was really neutered. Of course I am going to the vet on Saturday to have some x-rays done and figure if this is what I assumed it is or if its something else. Anybody heard of this before ? __________________ Mia & Max LIFE IS NO FUN WITHOUT SOME YORKIES

07-22-2017, 08:47 PM	#14
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,106	Thanks for the update. Praying that the antibiotics and warm bounty works out for lil Max. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog