Undescended testicles?

PrideofTrinitysOnyx · 11-23-2012, 08:30 PM

Onyx is 5 months old, and the last time we took him to the vet, she said his testicles should have descended by now, and they want to take them out as soon as possible so they don't turn into cancer. Is this normal or is out vet jumping the gun?

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DJEtzel · 11-23-2012, 08:37 PM

From what I've heard (I have a pup with an undescended testicle) it's jumping the gun. My vet said we could wait until 9-10 months to see if it drops before we should neuter.

arycrest · 11-23-2012, 08:53 PM

When I had a dog with ONE undescended testicle I was told I could safely wait until he was between 19 to 24 months before having it removed.

doggiedad · 11-23-2012, 09:54 PM

my Chinese friend has a dog that one testicle dropped. he named
him Wun Hung Lo.

arycrest · 11-23-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doggiedad

my Chinese friend has a dog that one testicle dropped. he named
him Wun Hung Lo.

wink-_-wink · 11-23-2012, 10:41 PM

Hero has one undecended, the vet saidit is absolutely fine to wait. Your vet is jumping the gun, get a second opinion

RocketDog · 11-23-2012, 10:50 PM

My pup did not have either either. (Eye-ther, Eee-ther, heh heh!) My vet actually said I could wait up to two years if I wanted. I chose to do it now, at 17 months, rather than wait because it worked better with my schedule. If you can, I'd wait until at least 16 months, for growth and maturity. Ultimately, it's up to you, but waiting will not cause more cancer risk.

Muskeg · 11-24-2012, 12:32 AM

Cancer is less of an immediate concern.

Testicular torsion is more likely, where the testicular cord twists inside of the dog, causing severe pain and, if left untreated, infection which will kill a dog.

Cancer would hit later in life, almost certainly after 5 years of age, and more likely in the geriatric period (8 to 10 years).

Be aware of the risk of testicular torsion and watch your dog for signs of abdominal pain (arching back, reluctance to move, whining, tail held differently- among many others). I'd recommend waiting until the dog is mature (18-24 months) and then removing the testicle(s).

In my experience, if they don't drop by 3 months- they don't drop. It's a fairly common condition among racing Alaskan huskies.

The exceptions are out there, but I wouldn't count on being an exception.

11-23-2012, 08:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
PrideofTrinitysOnyx New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 24	Undescended testicles? Onyx is 5 months old, and the last time we took him to the vet, she said his testicles should have descended by now, and they want to take them out as soon as possible so they don't turn into cancer. Is this normal or is out vet jumping the gun? This is onyx: Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

11-23-2012, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
DJEtzel Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 3,592	From what I've heard (I have a pup with an undescended testicle) it's jumping the gun. My vet said we could wait until 9-10 months to see if it drops before we should neuter. __________________ Danielle, owner of... Fraggle Rock Collars & Three lovely boys; Fraggle Vom Richcreek CGC Sir; Rescued APBT Red Dog's Reconnaissance Man

11-23-2012, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,931	When I had a dog with ONE undescended testicle I was told I could safely wait until he was between 19 to 24 months before having it removed. __________________ Gayle ... Slider, Bruiser & Faith At the Bridge: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, Honey & Mac

11-23-2012, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,716	my Chinese friend has a dog that one testicle dropped. he named him Wun Hung Lo. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

11-23-2012, 10:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
wink-_-wink Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The New Jersey Shore (Ocean County) Posts: 348	Hero has one undecended, the vet saidit is absolutely fine to wait. Your vet is jumping the gun, get a second opinion __________________

11-23-2012, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
RocketDog Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,295	My pup did not have either either. (Eye-ther, Eee-ther, heh heh!) My vet actually said I could wait up to two years if I wanted. I chose to do it now, at 17 months, rather than wait because it worked better with my schedule. If you can, I'd wait until at least 16 months, for growth and maturity. Ultimately, it's up to you, but waiting will not cause more cancer risk. __________________ ~Elrond's Rocket of Rivendell, aka The RocketDog 06/15/11 hiker and runner extraordinaire http://redheadsrocketsandramblings.blogspot.com/

11-24-2012, 12:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Muskeg Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Igloo Posts: 109	Cancer is less of an immediate concern. Testicular torsion is more likely, where the testicular cord twists inside of the dog, causing severe pain and, if left untreated, infection which will kill a dog. Cancer would hit later in life, almost certainly after 5 years of age, and more likely in the geriatric period (8 to 10 years). Be aware of the risk of testicular torsion and watch your dog for signs of abdominal pain (arching back, reluctance to move, whining, tail held differently- among many others). I'd recommend waiting until the dog is mature (18-24 months) and then removing the testicle(s). In my experience, if they don't drop by 3 months- they don't drop. It's a fairly common condition among racing Alaskan huskies. The exceptions are out there, but I wouldn't count on being an exception.

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