waidmann 105 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 hi all, i have always thought that testicular migration was done with around 12 - 14 weeks. the vet told me this morning it should be finnished( both in the scrotum) at eight weeks. any experiances welcome. p.s the pup has the prob not me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dosser 52 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Friend of mine has a Nuttall terrier 10 mnths old, with only 1 nadger, vet told him, if it not descnded by 18 MONTHS, it must be removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 thanks bud. glad to find someone knows his knackers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher3161 1,766 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 I sold a spaniel dog pup to a mate in ipswich about 3 weeks ago at 8 weeks old i phoned him last week and the vet told him [bANNED TEXT] he took it to be jabbed up that onley one testicle was showing and that the pup had acouple of weeks for it to show .I felt a bit bad and offerd him a refund but he was ok about it.But its some thing i have never checked in a pup and is it something that can be detected by the layman in a pup of such a young age????? atvb dell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,266 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 It is possibe to 'manipulate' the other bollock, but have a good look online first, gentle massage etc to help it descend, different breeds can take a lot longer to drop fully. & most of all remember the vets arent a charity, they got big houses big cars kids in univercity to support etc etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 thanks for the feedback lads. i would be interested to know whether it could have any effect on the testosterone production ( the wee fella will need quite alot of that going about his terrier buisness) it is possible to check even as a layman,just feel the scrotum and there should be a pea sized.. well ball. ( bigger dog bigger pea ) and i DID check, just thought that only one was there at the moment, and that he had a few weeks untill they SHOULD be dropped. was surprised to hear from the vet today that 8 weeks is the time. anyone else had this type of thing? at what age do they drop in other breeds? thanks chaps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,747 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 in some dogs they can be several months old before they drop some never do its usually a genetic fault leave it a couple of months and have a feel around in the groin sometimes you can massage it down !! depending where it is dont let the vet convince you to get it castrated at a young age there is plenty of time yet good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
farlap 19 Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 ive had some drop as late as 10 months. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 good news, cheers for the sound advice. thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longbow 14 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 My terrier must be six year`s old now, he has an undecended testicle, I realise this put`s him at an increased risk of developing cancer. The vet`s mention castration as the only reasonable solution. Be interested to hear of any "non surgical" solution`s. I dont believe it affect`s his testerone level`s, if it do`s it is not a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 hi longbow, is that a parson? i would be interested to know if he has anything from "die/dai jones" in him? as mine does. is this a phenomina that affects the jackies more than other breeds? i know of someone else who has had one with the same problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longbow 14 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Hi, No he`s not a Parson russell, just a mongrelly working type russell. I guess there is a heredtry factor in this condition but I couldn`t say which type`s or breeds it is most common in. Maybe this thread will tell us! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waidmann 105 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 i know thatno pedigree dog will be able to breed with it as its hereidtry( as with cataract etc) hope ican manipulate the wee fella, been trying last night,very carefully of course( he seemed to like it!) i've left myself open there hav'nt i ? any other heredetry health problems with white dogs? deafness( apert from the well known terrier problem)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panna 68 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) They used to give hormon injection to the dog and than it used to fall down. If it stays "up there" it may cause health issues. Edited to write that it don't always comes down from the injection. ATB, Anna Edited August 12, 2009 by Panna Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panna 68 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 ...i would be interested to know whether it could have any effect on the testosterone production ( the wee fella will need quite alot of that going about his terrier buisness) ... I'm not sure if I understood it right, do you mean if the dog will be as "firy" in work as he had both his balls? What I can say is that my 3 years old bitch is castrated when and she is just the same temperament in work as before. ATB, Anna Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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