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CRYPTORCHID: Why can't I find testicles on my unneutered pet?
CRYPTORCHID: Why can't I find testicles on my unneutered pet?

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CRYPTORCHID: Why can't I find testicles on my unneutered pet?

NORMAL CASTRATION
  • Testicles normally descent into the scrotum by about 4-6 months of age
  • If one or both testicles have not descended by 6 months, the dog is considered cryptorchid

EXTERNAL CRYPTORCHID
  • The testicles has passed through the inguinal canal but fails to reach the scrotum and is located outside the normal path of descent

INTERNAL CRYPTORCHID
  • Failure of the testicle to pass throuigh the inguinal canal. Resulting in retention within the abdomen or inguinal canal

WHAT HAPPENS IF PETS AREN'T NEUTERED?
  • Higher risk of testicular cancer
  • Increased risk of prostate disease
  • Cryptorchid dogs have a very high risk of testicular tumors and torsion
  • More sexually transmitted diseases (e.g.: canine trasmissable venereal tumor)

Cryptorchidism: Most Affected Dog Breeds:
  • Most common: Small and toy breeds (Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Poodle, Dachshund, Maltese)
  • Occassionally affected: Medium and large breeds (Boxer, Golden Retriever, Shetland Sheepdog)
Key point: Cryotorchidism is hereditary: affected dogs should not be bred
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