lewie only has one testicle - YorkieTalk.com Forums

florencelisa · 09-07-2010, 05:45 AM

our vet announced it, i hadn't even noticed until i looked myself.

i haven't neutered him yet, but i'm wondering if i should still consider it. he seems to have a very low tolerance for pain, after he got his rabies and other vaccines shots he was so down and just curdled up in a corner for a few days. the vet could have definitely treated him more gently. just wondering if any members who didn't neuter their boys still have complacent and non agressive yorkies?
i might go ahead and neuter him, even though it'll break my heart to know he'll be in some pain, but i know it's for the better.

any experiences or insights would be much appreciated !

alisonJ · 09-07-2010, 06:00 AM

yes, you should neuter him for all sorts of health reasons...How old is he? You don't need to do it until he is about 6 months or so.

Sookie · 09-07-2010, 06:13 AM

The retained testicle can become necrotic if it isn't removed. I had the same problem with Sebastian. He was neutered at 7 months (the procedure is much more invasive when a testicle is retained) and only 3 pounds, but he came through with flying colors. Good luck.

bjh · 09-07-2010, 06:16 AM

You definitely should have him neutered because having only one testicle can increase his chances of testicular cancer. I do think it would be best to wait until he fully grown, perhaps around a year old.

When he has vaccinations in the future make sure the vet does not give the rabies vaccination on the same day as the other vaccinations. The rabies vaccination is very hard on them and it should be given alone.

joldham · 09-07-2010, 06:22 AM

Brady was purchased for breeding and he couldn't due to his retained testicle. I then purchased him as a pet. He wasn't neutered until he was 14 months and his testicle was very hard to find. It was a more invasive procedure. He is only 31/2 pds. He did fine. He isn't an aggressive dog hormonely, so waiting wasn't that big of a deal. I would go ahead and do it while he is young. How old is he and how much does he weigh?

BamaFan121s · 09-07-2010, 06:23 AM

Only having one teste drop is all the more reason to have him neutered. When they are retained, the chances for resulting health issues is increased.

fifeandshaffer · 09-07-2010, 06:24 AM

not sure how old your dog is but cryptorchidism is genetic and usually the testicle will desend on its own most of the time by 6 months or so instead of the usual 8 to 12 weeks. dogs that are cryptorchid have a higher rate of cancer if they are not neutered, and are usually sterile if its both sides, your vet may wait some additional time to see if it will desend on its own a few extra months is reasonable. did you talk to your breeder?

cj125 · 09-07-2010, 06:40 AM

I just had my Moe neutered and he had an undescended testicle. Yes, it is a little more invasive but they give you some pain & sedation meds. Moe is really active so I did ask for a few extra pills but I didn't need them.

My opinion is that I would have my kids neutered anyway but especially with an undescended testicle. Just something I wouldn't want to add to medically.

Best Wishes...

florencelisa · 09-07-2010, 08:51 PM

he's going to be a year soon. he's about 3.5 - 4lbs more or less. i haven't talked to the breeder yet, I do want to, but I don't want to sound as if I'm offending them. Any tips on that? wat should I ask her about? i don't want them to have an attitude like "well what do you want me to do about it?" you know?

Also because it doesn't matter to me that he only has one testicle bc i love lewie no matter what, but it was just a tad bit of upsetting of course because i did pay a big price for him and the breeder is known for their quality of pets. but i should tell them because they shouldn't breed with the same dogs in case they will bring more into this world . this is a genetic defect right?

i will make an appointment for lewie, but i have to do research in my area to find a very qualifiable vet. i'm sure it will be an invasive procedure. +sigh+

thanks to everyone who has responded.

Blue Sake · 09-07-2010, 09:20 PM

Blue Sake had both undescended testicles & I had him neutered when he turned 6 months old. He did fine the next day as if he never had the surgery. Maybe Rimadyl had to do with that.

Dogs with cryptorchidism should be removed from the breeding. It's thought to be genetic defect.

I am sure other members have better answers on how to approach your breeder about the undescended testicles. If he/she is a good breeder, he/she would want to know what is going on with the litters.

Best of luck to you.

09-07-2010, 05:45 AM	#1
florencelisa Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 249 Blog Entries: 9	lewie only has one testicle our vet announced it, i hadn't even noticed until i looked myself. i haven't neutered him yet, but i'm wondering if i should still consider it. he seems to have a very low tolerance for pain, after he got his rabies and other vaccines shots he was so down and just curdled up in a corner for a few days. the vet could have definitely treated him more gently. just wondering if any members who didn't neuter their boys still have complacent and non agressive yorkies? i might go ahead and neuter him, even though it'll break my heart to know he'll be in some pain, but i know it's for the better. any experiences or insights would be much appreciated ! __________________ Proud Mommy of Lewie & Manolo

09-07-2010, 06:00 AM	#2
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	yes, you should neuter him for all sorts of health reasons...How old is he? You don't need to do it until he is about 6 months or so. __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

09-07-2010, 06:13 AM	#3
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	The retained testicle can become necrotic if it isn't removed. I had the same problem with Sebastian. He was neutered at 7 months (the procedure is much more invasive when a testicle is retained) and only 3 pounds, but he came through with flying colors. Good luck. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

09-07-2010, 06:16 AM	#4
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	You definitely should have him neutered because having only one testicle can increase his chances of testicular cancer. I do think it would be best to wait until he fully grown, perhaps around a year old. When he has vaccinations in the future make sure the vet does not give the rabies vaccination on the same day as the other vaccinations. The rabies vaccination is very hard on them and it should be given alone. __________________ "Lord grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

09-07-2010, 06:22 AM	#5
joldham Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 150	Brady was purchased for breeding and he couldn't due to his retained testicle. I then purchased him as a pet. He wasn't neutered until he was 14 months and his testicle was very hard to find. It was a more invasive procedure. He is only 31/2 pds. He did fine. He isn't an aggressive dog hormonely, so waiting wasn't that big of a deal. I would go ahead and do it while he is young. How old is he and how much does he weigh? __________________ Jacque, Summer, Tatum & Brady Last edited by joldham; 09-07-2010 at 06:23 AM.

09-07-2010, 06:23 AM	#6
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Only having one teste drop is all the more reason to have him neutered. When they are retained, the chances for resulting health issues is increased.

09-07-2010, 06:24 AM	#7
fifeandshaffer YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cherry hill, nj usa Posts: 306	not sure how old your dog is but cryptorchidism is genetic and usually the testicle will desend on its own most of the time by 6 months or so instead of the usual 8 to 12 weeks. dogs that are cryptorchid have a higher rate of cancer if they are not neutered, and are usually sterile if its both sides, your vet may wait some additional time to see if it will desend on its own a few extra months is reasonable. did you talk to your breeder?

09-07-2010, 06:40 AM	#8
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	I just had my Moe neutered and he had an undescended testicle. Yes, it is a little more invasive but they give you some pain & sedation meds. Moe is really active so I did ask for a few extra pills but I didn't need them. My opinion is that I would have my kids neutered anyway but especially with an undescended testicle. Just something I wouldn't want to add to medically. Best Wishes... __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe Last edited by cj125; 09-07-2010 at 06:42 AM.

09-07-2010, 08:51 PM	#9
florencelisa Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 249 Blog Entries: 9	he's going to be a year soon. he's about 3.5 - 4lbs more or less. i haven't talked to the breeder yet, I do want to, but I don't want to sound as if I'm offending them. Any tips on that? wat should I ask her about? i don't want them to have an attitude like "well what do you want me to do about it?" you know? Also because it doesn't matter to me that he only has one testicle bc i love lewie no matter what, but it was just a tad bit of upsetting of course because i did pay a big price for him and the breeder is known for their quality of pets. but i should tell them because they shouldn't breed with the same dogs in case they will bring more into this world . this is a genetic defect right? i will make an appointment for lewie, but i have to do research in my area to find a very qualifiable vet. i'm sure it will be an invasive procedure. +sigh+ thanks to everyone who has responded. __________________ Proud Mommy of Lewie & Manolo

09-07-2010, 09:20 PM	#10
Blue Sake Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 472	Blue Sake had both undescended testicles & I had him neutered when he turned 6 months old. He did fine the next day as if he never had the surgery. Maybe Rimadyl had to do with that. Dogs with cryptorchidism should be removed from the breeding. It's thought to be genetic defect. I am sure other members have better answers on how to approach your breeder about the undescended testicles. If he/she is a good breeder, he/she would want to know what is going on with the litters. Best of luck to you.