{"id":120982,"date":"2022-09-05T04:56:46","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T04:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/"},"modified":"2022-09-06T05:43:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T05:43:02","slug":"when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"When should a dogs balls drop?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#When_should_a_dogs_balls_drop\" title=\"When should a dogs balls drop?\">When should a dogs balls drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#How_can_I_help_my_dogs_balls_drop\" title=\"How can I help my dogs balls drop?\">How can I help my dogs balls drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dogs_balls_have_dropped\" title=\"How can you tell if your dogs balls have dropped?\">How can you tell if your dogs balls have dropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#What_does_it_mean_when_my_dogs_balls_drop\" title=\"What does it mean when my dogs balls drop?\">What does it mean when my dogs balls drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#How_late_can_a_dogs_balls_drop\" title=\"How late can a dog&#8217;s balls drop?\">How late can a dog&#8217;s balls drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Why_havent_my_puppies_balls_dropped\" title=\"Why haven&#8217;t my puppies balls dropped?\">Why haven&#8217;t my puppies balls dropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Can_a_dogs_balls_not_drop\" title=\"Can a dog&#8217;s balls not drop?\">Can a dog&#8217;s balls not drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Why_wont_my_dogs_balls_drop\" title=\"Why wont my dogs balls drop?\">Why wont my dogs balls drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Why_hasnt_my_dogs_testicle_hasnt_dropped\" title=\"Why hasn&#8217;t my dog&#8217;s testicle hasn&#8217;t dropped?\">Why hasn&#8217;t my dog&#8217;s testicle hasn&#8217;t dropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#How_do_you_know_when_your_puppys_balls_drop\" title=\"How do you know when your puppy&#8217;s balls drop?\">How do you know when your puppy&#8217;s balls drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Did_my_dogs_balls_drop\" title=\"Did my dogs balls drop?\">Did my dogs balls drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Can_a_dog_breed_if_his_balls_havent_dropped\" title=\"Can a dog breed if his balls havent dropped?\">Can a dog breed if his balls havent dropped?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Why_do_dogs_balls_not_drop\" title=\"Why do dogs balls not drop?\">Why do dogs balls not drop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_balls_to_hang_low\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs balls to hang low?\">Is it normal for dogs balls to hang low?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#Can_dogs_balls_drop_late\" title=\"Can dogs balls drop late?\">Can dogs balls drop late?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/when-should-a-dogs-balls-drop\/#What_happens_if_a_dogs_balls_dont_drop\" title=\"What happens if a dogs balls don&#8217;t drop?\">What happens if a dogs balls don&#8217;t drop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_a_dogs_balls_drop\"><\/span>When should a dogs balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two months<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-you-tell-if-your-dogs-balls-are-swollen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How can you tell if your dogs balls are swollen?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dogs_balls_drop\"><\/span>How can I help my dogs balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only treatment is to <b>have your dog neutered (i.e. both testicles removed). A cryptorchid neuter is a more involved surgery since it may involve an incision in the abdomen and a longer surgery time. Your veterinarian may recommend an overnight stay depending upon the specific procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/75xDKnkx510\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dogs_balls_have_dropped\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dogs balls have dropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both scrotal sacs will be filled with a single, firm, oval-shaped testicle. To confirm that the dog has two descended testicles, <b>gently grasp the scrotum between the thumb and forefinger while the dog is standing or lying on his back. Both testicles should be distinct and easy to distinguish from each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_my_dogs_balls_drop\"><\/span>What does it mean when my dogs balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Testicles. When a male puppy is born, his testicles are near his inguinal ring. By the time he&#8217;s a week to 10 days old, they should descend into the scrotal pouch. <b>An animal&#8217;s body is too hot for sperm production, so the testicles must descend outside to become fertile<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_late_can_a_dogs_balls_drop\"><\/span>How late can a dog&#8217;s balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually the testes descend by the time a puppy is two months old. Though it may happen earlier or later in some breeds, it rarely happens after the age of six months. Generally, if one or both testicles haven&#8217;t descended by the age of four months, veterinarians suspect cryptorchidism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_havent_my_puppies_balls_dropped\"><\/span>Why haven&#8217;t my puppies balls dropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Retained testes happen when the tube that connects the testicle to the scrotum does not form correctly, the testicle will not be able to drop down into the scrotal area as it should. It is actually fairly common in dogs, although unilateral cryptorchidism is the most common.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_balls_not_drop\"><\/span>Can a dog&#8217;s balls not drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only treatment is to <b>have your dog neutered (i.e. both testicles removed). A cryptorchid neuter is a more involved surgery since it may involve an incision in the abdomen and a longer surgery time. Your veterinarian may recommend an overnight stay depending upon the specific procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/t1.ea.ltmcdn.com\/en\/posts\/9\/6\/8\/consequences_of_orchitis_in_dogs_2869_4_600.jpg\" alt=\"Why Does My Dog Have Swollen Testicles? - Causes and Treatment of Testicular Swelling\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_dogs_balls_drop\"><\/span>Why wont my dogs balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Retained testes happen when the tube that connects the testicle to the scrotum does not form correctly, the testicle will not be able to drop down into the scrotal area as it should. It is actually fairly common in dogs, although unilateral cryptorchidism is the most common.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_hasnt_my_dogs_testicle_hasnt_dropped\"><\/span>Why hasn&#8217;t my dog&#8217;s testicle hasn&#8217;t dropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually the testes descend by the time a puppy is two months old. Though it may happen earlier or later in some breeds, it rarely happens after the age of six months. Generally, if one or both testicles haven&#8217;t descended by the age of four months, veterinarians suspect cryptorchidism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_your_puppys_balls_drop\"><\/span>How do you know when your puppy&#8217;s balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The testes develop near the kidneys within the abdomen and normally descend into the scrotum <b>by two months of age. In certain dogs, it may occur later, but rarely after six months of age. Cryptorchidism may be presumed to be present if the testicles cannot be felt in the scrotum after two to four months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_my_dogs_balls_drop\"><\/span>Did my dogs balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually the testes descend by the time a puppy is two months old. Though it may happen earlier or later in some breeds, it rarely happens after the age of six months. Generally, if one or both testicles haven&#8217;t descended by the age of four months, veterinarians suspect cryptorchidism.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_breed_if_his_balls_havent_dropped\"><\/span>Can a dog breed if his balls havent dropped?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only treatment is to <b>have your dog neutered (i.e. both testicles removed). A cryptorchid neuter is a more involved surgery since it may involve an incision in the abdomen and a longer surgery time. Your veterinarian may recommend an overnight stay depending upon the specific procedure.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stuck Testicle in Abdomen\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yDehgY-Kiro?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_balls_not_drop\"><\/span>Why do dogs balls not drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>two months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_balls_to_hang_low\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs balls to hang low?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Retained testes happen when the tube that connects the testicle to the scrotum does not form correctly, the testicle will not be able to drop down into the scrotal area as it should. It is actually fairly common in dogs, although unilateral cryptorchidism is the most common.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_balls_drop_late\"><\/span>Can dogs balls drop late?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The testes develop near the kidneys within the abdomen and normally descend into the scrotum by two months of age. <b>In certain dogs it may occur later, but rarely after six months of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dogs_balls_dont_drop\"><\/span>What happens if a dogs balls don&#8217;t drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cryptorchidism is a condition in which a male dog&#8217;s testicles have not completely descended into the scrotum. Descent to the final scrotal position should be completed by 2 weeks of age. If the testicles have not descended by 8 weeks of age, they are considered to be cryptorchid, or retained.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents When should a dogs balls drop?How can I help my dogs balls drop?How can you tell if your dogs balls have dropped?What does it mean when my dogs balls drop?How late can a dog&#8217;s balls drop?Why haven&#8217;t my puppies balls dropped?Can a dog&#8217;s balls not drop?Why wont my dogs balls drop?Why hasn&#8217;t&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194240,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/When-should-a-dogs-balls-drop.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120982"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120982"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194241,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120982\/revisions\/194241"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=120982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=120982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}