Hi, after a recent visit to the vet, we discovered that Obi has a retained testicle, a medical condition commonly referred to as Cryptocordism and he needs to undergo surgery before he turns 9 months old. In cases of abdominal cryptorchidism, the testicle cannot be felt from the outside. Abdominal ultrasound or radiographs (X-rays) may be performed to determine the exact location of the retained testicle before surgery. Complication of cryptorchidism is spermatic cord torsion (twisting onto itself). If this occurs, there will signs consistent with sudden and severe abdominal pain. More frequently, a retained testicle will become cancerous. His vet strongly suggests neutering and removal of the retained testicle(s) are recommended as soon as possible. If only one testicle is retained, the dog will have two incisions - one for extraction of each testicle. A cryptorchid neuter is a more involved surgery since it may involve an incision in the abdomen and a longer surgery time. His veterinarian recommend an overnight stay depending upon the specific procedure. Obis recovery takes approximately 10 -14 days and requires restricted activity. Unfortunately to my understanding the pet insurance I have gotten for him will not be able to cover the full cost and I need help paying for the rest.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/retained-testicle-cryptorchidism-in-dogs
