Species: Dog
Condition: Cryptorchidism, Retained Testicle
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
While your pup is in the womb, the testicles develop in the abdomen and then move to the scrotum. This is usually completed by the time your pup is 10 days old but can occur at any point up to 4 months old. For medical purposes if the testicles are not in the scrotum by 8 weeks, your dog is considered to be cryptorchid. While the symptoms of cryptorchidism obviously only affect male dogs, females can carry the gene which causes it, so ideally you should inform the owner(s) of your dog’s parents as they should no longer be bred. Cryptorchid dogs are at very high risk of testicular cancer and so should be neutered.
Breeds exposed to Cryptorchidism, Retained Testicle – Research Reference
Bull Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bull Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Cryptorchidism, Retained Testicle or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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