Andy Passmoor 4 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Has just turned 11 months and I've just deluded he only has 1 testicle the other one is there but hasn't dropped what should I do ? If I get him castrated will it affect his working ability any advise would be great cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirgunGuy 362 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think the vet will recommend you castrate him as apparently it can cause cancer and other problems later in life. Poor dog. I hope it works out. Let us know how you get on mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mickymolecatcher 3 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 i had same problem with my whippet x, 1 in the bag and god no's were the other 1 was, sent him to the vets for them to have a look and he came out knackerless, my 1yr old collie whippet greyhound's hav'nt dropped either, asked the vet if there was an operation they could do to release them into his little sack as i was wanting to breed from him later. she told me just to leave him as he is as any operation might make him infertile, so i'm taking the risk and hoping he may sire a litter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Passmoor 4 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 It's the same here 1 in the bag , the other 1 is there u can feel it I would leave it but I've been told that there's a risk of cancer so I'm stumped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirgunGuy 362 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Best speak to a vet mate or several for that matter to get a general idea of what would be best for the dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiff 36 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Its usually recommended to castrate the dog as the retained testicle can twist and be extremely painful for the dog. If the dog is exceptional in every way then an argument can be made to take the risk, but if the dog is average, then its best to castrate to prevent the twisting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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