{"id":4642,"date":"2022-09-04T03:15:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T03:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/"},"modified":"2022-09-05T11:04:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-05T11:04:29","slug":"frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: When should you neuter a dog with an undescended testicle?"},"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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#Frequent_question_When_should_you_neuter_a_dog_with_an_undescended_testicle\" title=\"Frequent question: When should you neuter a dog with an undescended testicle?\">Frequent question: When should you neuter a dog with an undescended testicle?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#What_happens_if_a_dogs_testicle_doesnt_drop\" title=\"What happens if a dog\u2019s testicle doesn\u2019t drop?\">What happens if a dog\u2019s testicle doesn\u2019t 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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#Can_you_neuter_a_dog_with_cryptorchidism\" title=\"Can you neuter a dog with cryptorchidism?\">Can you neuter a dog with cryptorchidism?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#How_serious_is_an_undescended_testicle\" title=\"How serious is an undescended testicle?\">How serious is an undescended testicle?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#What_happens_if_cryptorchidism_is_not_treated\" title=\"What happens if cryptorchidism is not treated?\">What happens if cryptorchidism is not treated?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#At_what_age_will_my_balls_drop\" title=\"At what age will my balls drop?\">At what age will my balls drop?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#How_do_you_fix_cryptorchidism_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you fix cryptorchidism in dogs?\">How do you fix cryptorchidism in dogs?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#How_long_does_a_cryptorchid_neuter_take\" title=\"How long does a cryptorchid neuter take?\">How long does a cryptorchid neuter take?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#Can_cryptorchidism_be_corrected\" title=\"Can cryptorchidism be corrected?\">Can cryptorchidism be corrected?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#Can_a_dog_breed_with_1_testicle\" title=\"Can a dog breed with 1 testicle?\">Can a dog breed with 1 testicle?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#Is_surgery_necessary_for_undescended_testicle\" title=\"Is surgery necessary for undescended testicle?\">Is surgery necessary for undescended testicle?<\/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\/frequent-question-when-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle\/#What_happens_if_you_have_an_undescended_testicle\" title=\"What happens if you have an undescended testicle?\">What happens if you have an undescended testicle?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_When_should_you_neuter_a_dog_with_an_undescended_testicle\"><\/span>Frequent question: When should you neuter a dog with an undescended testicle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Descent to the final scrotal position should be completed by two months of age. If the testicles have not descended by six months of age, they are considered to be cryptorchid, or retained.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-untie-a-dogs-tubes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can you untie a dog\u2019s tubes?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-s-testicle-doesn-t\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dogs_testicle_doesnt_drop\"><\/span>What happens if a dog\u2019s testicle doesn\u2019t drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIf both testicles are retained, the dog may be infertile.\u201d One complication of cryptorchidism is spermatic cord torsion (twisting onto itself). If this occurs, there will signs consistent with sudden and severe abdominal pain. More frequently, a retained testicle will become cancerous.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y4aSysYDFzY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-neuter-a-dog-with-cryptorchidism\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_neuter_a_dog_with_cryptorchidism\"><\/span>Can you neuter a dog with cryptorchidism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is recommended to neuter a dog with cryptorchidism. Dogs are typically sedated before surgery, and they are under anesthesia for the surgery.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-serious-is-an-undescended-testicle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_serious_is_an_undescended_testicle\"><\/span>How serious is an undescended testicle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An undescended testicle increases the risk of infertility (not being able to have children), testicular cancer, hernias and testicular torsion (twisting). An empty scrotum also can cause significant psychological stress as the boy gets older. For these reasons, early treatment is very important.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yDehgY-Kiro\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-cryptorchidism-is-not-treated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_cryptorchidism_is_not_treated\"><\/span>What happens if cryptorchidism is not treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, the testes descend by age 6 months without any treatment. In other cases, surgery or hormone therapy may be needed. If testes don\u2019t descend, this can cause problems such as infertility, higher risk of testicular cancer, and other problems.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-will-my-balls-drop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_will_my_balls_drop\"><\/span>At what age will my balls drop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Luckily, about half of these testicles will drop on their own during the first 3 months of life. But testicles won\u2019t drop on their own after 3 months of age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-fix-cryptorchidism-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_cryptorchidism_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you fix cryptorchidism in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only treatment is to 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.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/qE4XbN5i6DM\/maxresdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Missing Testicle in Dogs and Cats: Here's Why It Happens (Vet-Approved)\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-cryptorchid-neuter-take\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_cryptorchid_neuter_take\"><\/span>How long does a cryptorchid neuter take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The procedure takes about 45 minutes to an hour to perform in most cases, including the needed time for preparation and anesthesia. In older or large-breed dogs the procedure can take longer and may require two surgeons.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kOy0sSaj8kw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-cryptorchidism-be-corrected\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cryptorchidism_be_corrected\"><\/span>Can cryptorchidism be corrected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surgery. An undescended testicle is usually corrected with surgery. The surgeon carefully manipulates the testicle into the scrotum and stitches it into place (orchiopexy).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-breed-with-1-testicle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_breed_with_1_testicle\"><\/span>Can a dog breed with 1 testicle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At least cryptorchid dogs can be neutered and placed as wonderful pets. Still, it makes sense to never breed a cryptorchid dog as we know he is affected. And yes, cryptorchids are fertile as the one testicle outside the body can produce viable sperm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-surgery-necessary-for-undescended-testicle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_surgery_necessary_for_undescended_testicle\"><\/span>Is surgery necessary for undescended testicle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the testicles don\u2019t descend within the first few months, the condition is known as cryptorchidism. A doctor will likely recommend surgery to correct the placement of the testicle that hasn\u2019t dropped into the scrotum. This procedure is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kdaN8tqiprs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-have-an-undescended-testicle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_have_an_undescended_testicle\"><\/span>What happens if you have an undescended testicle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What problems could an undescended testicle cause? A testicle that does not drop into the correct place in the scrotum could become damaged. This could lead to infertility (not being able to have children) later in life or to other medical problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: When should you neuter a dog with an undescended testicle?What happens if a dog\u2019s testicle doesn\u2019t drop?Can you neuter a dog with cryptorchidism?How serious is an undescended testicle?What happens if cryptorchidism is not treated?At what age will my balls drop?How do you fix cryptorchidism in dogs?How long does a cryptorchid&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194216,"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\/04\/When-should-you-neuter-a-dog-with-an-undescended-testicle.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4642"}],"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=4642"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4642\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194217,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4642\/revisions\/194217"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4642"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4642"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4642"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}