Is cryptorchid sterile?

If both testicles are cryptorchid, the dog is sterile. Dogs with one cryptorchid testicle are usually still fertile from the scrotal testicle, although they will have less sperm than a normal male. There are no known medical treatments can cause the affected testicle to descend.

When should an undescended testicle be corrected?

Your surgeon will likely recommend doing the surgery when your son is about 6 months old and before he is 12 months old. Early surgical treatment appears to lower the risk of later complications. In some cases, the testicle might be poorly developed, abnormal or dead tissue.

Is undescended testicles hereditary?

The exact cause of an undescended testicle isn’t known. A combination of genetics, maternal health and other environmental factors might disrupt the hormones, physical changes and nerve activity that influence the development of the testicles.

Can a person with cryptorchidism breed?

Cryptorchid dogs should never be bred. Second, dogs with a retained testicle are more likely to develop a testicular tumor (cancer) in the retained testicle.

Does cryptorchidism lead to infertility?

Cryptorchidism is associated with impairment of germ cell maturation and subsequent infertility in adulthood.

What happens if a puppy’s testicles don’t drop?

If both testicles are retained, the dog may be infertile. “If both testicles are retained, the dog may be infertile.” One complication of cryptorchidism is spermatic cord torsion (twisting onto itself). If this occurs, there will signs consistent with sudden and severe abdominal pain.

How much does cryptorchidism surgery cost?

Depending on the veterinarian that is used, some only charge an additional $100 onto the cost of a regular neuter. If diagnostic imaging is needed, or if the testicles are deep in the abdomen, the price tends to be higher. A cryptorchid neuter may cost up to $800 in large breeds or complicated scenarios.