Neutering

Hello

Just wanted to ask a quick question. From what I have read about neutering I don't we would consider it until he is much older, about 2 years old I think is what I have read and I completely understand why, but just wondering at what age would be best if both testicles haven't descended as at the moment one of otis' testicles isn't fully descended. The vet located it and got it into the sack but it doesn't stay if you know what I mean! He is just coming up 6 months this weekend.

Thank you

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I'm glad if you are considering neutering you are going to wait until he is old enough. I'm never going to neuter unless it is needed for health reasons, but at minimum it should be 18-24 months IMO.

He is still very young and is far from being fully mature so if the vet wasn't too concerned I wouldn't panic about it personally

It can take up to 18 months for both testicles to fully descend. However, you should be able to feel the other one even if it hasn't come down yet - can you?

Yeah its about 1.5" roughly from the sack. The vet has managed to get it to come down but it doesn't stay. Wow didn't know it took that long sometimes, we were strongly considering having him done but after speaking to our instructor in puppy classes last night, who told us do to a little more research into the downsides of having it done at a young age, I read the article on here and didn't know there was a much bigger picture to it all!

otisthestafford wrote:but after speaking to our instructor in puppy classes last night, who told us do to a little more research into the downsides of having it done at a young age, I read the article on here and didn't know there was a much bigger picture to it all!

Well done to your dog trainer, great advice

otisthestafford wrote:Yeah its about 1.5" roughly from the sack. The vet has managed to get it to come down but it doesn't stay. Wow didn't know it took that long sometimes, we were strongly considering having him done but after speaking to our instructor in puppy classes last night, who told us do to a little more research into the downsides of having it done at a young age, I read the article on here and didn't know there was a much bigger picture to it all!

Good dog trainer!

Most dogs have both descended fully by the age of 5 or 6 months, but it can take a lot longer.

If the testicle hasn't descended within about 6 months or so, then you should probably start to make plans for neutering. If it's left undescended it can cause health problems, including cancer. But you're ok for a while yet!

neutering i always feel and since beenon this forum is a pesonal preferance

I had tyke done when he was inbetween 12 and 18 month,i do not regret that we had it done as he as his best pal is a unspayed staffy bitch and i feel much safer doing off lead walks as theres always that one female who would be out walking same time as us!

glad you gt good asvice from your trainer and that you are reasearching

rebeccaleanne wrote:neutering i always feel and since beenon this forum is a pesonal preferance

I had tyke done when he was inbetween 12 and 18 month,i do not regret that we had it done

Absolutely, it's a very personal choice. All I would say is research, and don't be rushed into it. Once he's castrated you can't reverse it!

Caryll wrote:

rebeccaleanne wrote:neutering i always feel and since been on this forum is a pesonal preferance

I had tyke done when he was inbetween 12 and 18 month,i do not regret that we had it done

Absolutely, it's a very personal choice. All I would say is research, and don't be rushed into it. Once he's castrated you can't reverse it!

exactley thats what i say aswell caryll the more you reasearch the more you will know

Definately do your research, I was quite shocked with some of the findings to be honest, there is so much that owners are not told... Important to make an informed decision. I'm glad to know that this undescended testicle has some time before it needs to show itself! Thank you everyone

Hey

Discussed with the vet tonight about neutering and he said just watch his behaviour and see how he goes there is no real need to do it if he is doing alright... So I was happy with the response we got off him.

Good advice from your vet too

A lot of vets push early neutering.

He did mention you can have done as early as 6 months but wasn't pushy about it and did mention that it may affect his growth... So he kinda gave us a balanced view I felt

Well done, that vet!