May 03, 2011
My 7 1/2 month old Dutch Shepherd only has one testicle that dropped. I have been told to neuter him now because of health complications. I'm unsure. Any suggestions?
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My 7 1/2 month old Dutch Shepherd only has one testicle that dropped. I have been told to neuter him now because of health complications. I do some schutzhund training with him and he is a pet with my wife and daughter. I am also working with a trainer to work on Mold detection with him. Before this was discovered I was going to wait awhile and determine if I would neuter or not. The breeder offered to buy the dog back but I am attached and don't think I can let him go. Do you agree and what can I expect to change if the surgery is done now.Thanks for your help,
Mark
Cindy's Answer:
We don’t advise neutering that young in males or females. We feel that in order to reach optimal growth and health the dog should keep all of it’s original “parts.” If you are worried about the retained testicle becoming cancerous, I would see if the vet could remove only the retained one and leave the other as is.
Otherwise if you want the full neutering done, I would wait until 18 to 24 months (if it was my dog).
Otherwise if you want the full neutering done, I would wait until 18 to 24 months (if it was my dog).
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