jeffers 3 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have a 3 year old lurcher dog who has only 1 testicle dropped! the testicle can be seen in the groin area! All the vets i have spoken to say they have to take both testicles out, does anyone know of another solution?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenksi87 3 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have a 3 year old lurcher dog who has only 1 testicle dropped! the testicle can be seen in the groin area! All the vets i have spoken to say they have to take both testicles out, does anyone know of another solution?? ive always known if one stays up they need removing. they need to drop to stay at the correct temperature. leaving one inside can harm the dog. testicular cancer e.t.c Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 no need to have both testicles removed but the addvice would be to have the one that hasnt droped removed ther is a stronger chance of cancer and it is not recomended to breed with the dog as this problem is genetic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samba 534 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 no need for both ive had loads took out over the years just the one in the groin area needs to be out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
COMPO 54 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 vets tend to have a policy of removing both as its a condition that can be passed on and they take both to definetley ensure it doesn't breed. However my advice would be wary of vets who get over excited when taking a puppy for its jabs...it can take a while for them to drop but they should drop before the dogs about 6 months old...........some vets try and use monorchidism as a way to get the dog neutered and make more money! and they identify this condition in young dogs that are still dropping their nuts in an attempt to make more money etc... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jt750 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 vets tend to have a policy of removing both as its a condition that can be passed on and they take both to definetley ensure it doesn't breed. However my advice would be wary of vets who get over excited when taking a puppy for its jabs...it can take a while for them to drop but they should drop before the dogs about 6 months old...........some vets try and use monorchidism as a way to get the dog neutered and make more money! and they identify this condition in young dogs that are still dropping their nuts in an attempt to make more money etc... All the vets i know advise castration for many reasons.. cancer ..aggression .. non stud ....to make more money seems a bit outlandish ..you know a skint vet who drives an old banger.... i sure as hell don't Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdtag 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 my nephews 9 month old lurchers testicule hasnt dropped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffers 3 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks for advice, shame he can't be bred he's a good dog. Do you know if it effects scores when showing? no need to have both testicles removed but the addvice would be to have the one that hasnt droped removed ther is a stronger chance of cancer and it is not recomended to breed with the dog as this problem is genetic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Setter 1 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks for advice, shame he can't be bred he's a good dog. Do you know if it effects scores when showing? Don't know about lurcher shows but in pedigree shows it does Setter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboy 7 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 my lurcher had his done bout 3 months ago just had the one that hadnt dropped removed. there is a small chance you can still breed off him. they advise you not to though becasue its passed down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks for advice, shame he can't be bred he's a good dog. Do you know if it effects scores when showing? no need to have both testicles removed but the addvice would be to have the one that hasnt droped removed ther is a stronger chance of cancer and it is not recomended to breed with the dog as this problem is genetic if he has 1 testicle removed technicly hes not entire but can still sire pups with one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffers 3 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 o.k. cheers. will ask at the next show.probably wont breed from him,but will try and find a vet that will leave the good one alone.a.s.a.p. Thanks for advice, shame he can't be bred he's a good dog. Do you know if it effects scores when showing? no need to have both testicles removed but the addvice would be to have the one that hasnt droped removed ther is a stronger chance of cancer and it is not recomended to breed with the dog as this problem is genetic if he has 1 testicle removed technicly hes not entire but can still sire pups with one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big jack 0 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 the trapped one definitely needs takig out. good luck with it I have a 3 year old lurcher dog who has only 1 testicle dropped! the testicle can be seen in the groin area! All the vets i have spoken to say they have to take both testicles out, does anyone know of another solution?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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