Does cryptorchidism make a difference?

Emoore · 03-23-2011, 05:32 PM

Do you think cryporchidism should make a difference in the decision of when/if to neuter?

Please, no debates on the virtues or perils of neutering, no debates on breeding, etc. I'd just like to know if your male puppy turned out to be cryptorchid, would it weigh in your decision on when/if to neuter him and how would it affect that decision?

Josie/Zeus · 03-23-2011, 05:37 PM

What a timely post, I'm actually researching this today!

Emoore · 03-23-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Josie/Zeus

What a timely post, I'm actually researching this today!

Yeah, Kopper's got the yo-yo testicle going on. At 14 weeks it's been up more than it's been down so I'm starting to worry and think about my options.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 03-23-2011, 05:39 PM

My understanding is it's extremely important to at least get the testicle out that's up in the body. More chance of cancer in that one with the higher constant temperature.

Emoore · 03-23-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MaggieRoseLee

My understanding is it's extremely important to at least get the testicle out that's up in the body. More chance of cancer in that one with the higher constant temperature.

Yeah, but is it ok to wait until 18 months or so, or does it need to come out sooner? I plan to neuter but not until 18-24 months. I'm wondering if that's ok or if it needs to be done earlier. I'd rather not put him through 2 surgeries.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 03-23-2011, 05:43 PM

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Dogs with retained testicles as well may have higher chances of testicular cancer (Sertoli cell tumors) and complications such as testicular torsion.In some cases, dogs with retained testicles may also undergo behavior changes. For these reasons, it is highly recommended to get cryptorchid dogs neutered

Signs of Cryptorchidism in Dogs

Ok, I think I'd do it at 18 months. That way he's fully mature and won't need the hormones for normal bone growth.

But that would be me.

RogueRed26 · 03-23-2011, 06:03 PM

I neutered my male Chihuahua and my cats, for health reasons. Studies have shown that this condition can lead to testicular cancer. It is recommend to have them fixed by the age of 3 years.

arycrest · 03-23-2011, 06:06 PM

The specialist I took Ringer to said I didn't have to worry about cancer or anything if I had the internal testical removed within the first 24 months.

Lilie · 03-23-2011, 07:17 PM

I had a horse that had cryporchidism, and although I had every intention of gielding him, my vet wanted to wait till he was two to see if it would drop. The vet explained that a retained testicle can cause health problems. It didn't drop so he had to have surgery to have them both removed. The retained testicle was much bigger than the one that dropped.

BlackthornGSD · 03-23-2011, 07:23 PM

I've heard that you should remove the internal testicle within about 3 years--so I think 18-24 months is a good timeframe. And if you are really anti-neuter or wish to retain the testosterone for some reason, you could have the vet just remove the retained one.

Of course, the dog should not be bred since this is an inheritable condition.

03-23-2011, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,210	Does cryptorchidism make a difference? Do you think cryporchidism should make a difference in the decision of when/if to neuter? Please, no debates on the virtues or perils of neutering, no debates on breeding, etc. I'd just like to know if your male puppy turned out to be cryptorchid, would it weigh in your decision on when/if to neuter him and how would it affect that decision? __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

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Josie/Zeus Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: DFW TX Posts: 1,846	What a timely post, I'm actually researching this today! __________________ Alta Tollhaus "Koda" 3/18/11 currently training in PSA Rest in Peace my boys Zeus 2000-2009 Odin 2010-2011

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MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,200	My understanding is it's extremely important to at least get the testicle out that's up in the body. More chance of cancer in that one with the higher constant temperature. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

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RogueRed26 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 403	I neutered my male Chihuahua and my cats, for health reasons. Studies have shown that this condition can lead to testicular cancer. It is recommend to have them fixed by the age of 3 years. __________________ Texas Lone Star Ranger Black GSD 06/10

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arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,088	The specialist I took Ringer to said I didn't have to worry about cancer or anything if I had the internal testical removed within the first 24 months. __________________ Gayle & the Hooligans Mac, Slider, Bruiser, & Faith MY BRIDGE KIDS: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, & Honey The Hooligans Photo Albums!

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Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,273	I had a horse that had cryporchidism, and although I had every intention of gielding him, my vet wanted to wait till he was two to see if it would drop. The vet explained that a retained testicle can cause health problems. It didn't drop so he had to have surgery to have them both removed. The retained testicle was much bigger than the one that dropped. __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

03-23-2011, 07:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
BlackthornGSD Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 1,092	I've heard that you should remove the internal testicle within about 3 years--so I think 18-24 months is a good timeframe. And if you are really anti-neuter or wish to retain the testosterone for some reason, you could have the vet just remove the retained one. Of course, the dog should not be bred since this is an inheritable condition. __________________ Christine Blackthorn Working German Shepherds

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