testicle problem...oh NO! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Joysie · 01-19-2006, 07:53 AM

One of his testicles isn't dropping. He is about 4 mo old, and I know there is still time, but the other one has been down for a couple of months. I do plan to have him altered (at 6 mo), but I hate that now it could be a more extensive surgery...

sneri13 · 01-19-2006, 08:00 AM

One of Mac's never decended, it was in his abdomen. He was neutered when he was one. I waited until he and Mellie could go at the same time. He came through surgery just fine. My vet specializes in small breeds so I felt more comfortable knowing this, even though I was still a wreck when he had his surgery.

Joysie · 01-19-2006, 08:01 AM

The price really went up too...from around $100 to 175-225 if the other one hasn't dropped. Is this normal?

Joysie · 01-19-2006, 08:13 AM

Another question...

I have read on here that you can sometimes massage it down..my vet said nothing about this. Could I possibly do it if I was intructed how, or would the vet need to. And does it work?

txshopper73 · 01-19-2006, 08:21 AM

It is a hereditary trait and the breeder needs to be made aware of the situation. She doesn't need to breed this pair of dogs anymore.

I've heard that you can do the massage method which involves "stroking" the side of the penis. Guess that it arouses the "maleness" and causes the testicle to drop. I do not know how successful it is, but at this point, it doesn't hurt to try.

01-19-2006, 07:53 AM	#1
Joysie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 101	testicle problem...oh NO! One of his testicles isn't dropping. He is about 4 mo old, and I know there is still time, but the other one has been down for a couple of months. I do plan to have him altered (at 6 mo), but I hate that now it could be a more extensive surgery...

01-19-2006, 08:00 AM	#2
sneri13 Luv My Spoiled Babies Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,065	One of Mac's never decended, it was in his abdomen. He was neutered when he was one. I waited until he and Mellie could go at the same time. He came through surgery just fine. My vet specializes in small breeds so I felt more comfortable knowing this, even though I was still a wreck when he had his surgery. __________________ Susan Mac Mellie & Manny Until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge

01-19-2006, 08:21 AM	#5
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	It is a hereditary trait and the breeder needs to be made aware of the situation. She doesn't need to breed this pair of dogs anymore. I've heard that you can do the massage method which involves "stroking" the side of the penis. Guess that it arouses the "maleness" and causes the testicle to drop. I do not know how successful it is, but at this point, it doesn't hurt to try. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

01-19-2006, 08:01 AM	#3
Joysie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 101	The price really went up too...from around $100 to 175-225 if the other one hasn't dropped. Is this normal?

01-19-2006, 08:13 AM	#4
Joysie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 101	Another question... I have read on here that you can sometimes massage it down..my vet said nothing about this. Could I possibly do it if I was intructed how, or would the vet need to. And does it work?