Your pug has a testicale at side of penis is this a problem he is 9 months?

1. What does a testicular tumor look like on a dog?
2. What age should Orchiopexy be done?
3. What happens if cryptorchidism is left untreated?
4. Do dogs have lumps on their balls?
5. Is it normal for my dog to have a bump on his balls?
6. How can I help my dogs balls drop?
7. Which testis is more important?
8. How painful is an Orchiopexy?
9. How can cryptorchidism be treated?
10. Does cryptorchid resolve itself?
11. Can cryptorchidism fix itself?
12. Can a damaged testicle heal?
13. How long does it take for a testicle injury to heal?

What does a testicular tumor look like on a dog?

Clinical Signs. Warning signs of testicular tumors include soft swellings in one or both testicles, a single enlarged testicle or asymmetric testicles, generalized scrotal enlargement, and infertility in the breeding stud.

What age should Orchiopexy be done?

The ideal timing for surgical correction of undescended testes (orchidopexy) has been considered in a number of fora, which have resulted in a range of consensus statements/guidelines stating that orchidopexy should ideally be performed between 6 and 12 months of age, or 18 at the very latest [1-3].

What happens if cryptorchidism is left untreated?

Fertility problems.

Low sperm counts, poor sperm quality and decreased fertility are more likely to occur among men who've had an undescended testicle. This can be due to abnormal development of the testicle, and might get worse if the condition goes untreated for an extended period of time.

Do dogs have lumps on their balls?

Testicular tumors are considered very common among intact male dogs. In fact, up to 27% of unneutered male dogs will eventually develop one or more testicular tumors. In total, they're estimated to account for at least 4% to 7% percent of all tumors found in male dogs. A variety of tumors affect the testicles.

Is it normal for my dog to have a bump on his balls?

Testicular tumors in dogs are are one of the most common in senior dogs over the age of 10 years. Although the location of a dog's testicles makes them more observable than other organs, a lump or growth is not usually observed until the dog undergoes an examination from their veterinarian.

How can I help my dogs balls drop?

The only treatment for both unilateral and bilateral cryptorchidism is surgically neutering your dog. Neutering a dog with retained testes is more complicated because it involves locating and removing the testes from the inguinal canal or wherever in the abdomen they may be.

Which testis is more important?

It's normal for one of your testicles to be bigger than the other. The right testicle tends to be the bigger one. One of them also usually hangs a little lower than the other within the scrotum.

How painful is an Orchiopexy?

The incision will ooze fluid for 2 to 3 days. You can expect to feel better each day, although you may have some mild to moderate pain for several days after surgery. You may need pain medicine during this time. Your scrotum will be swollen after surgery.

How can cryptorchidism be treated?

The main treatment for cryptorchidism is surgery to move the testicle into the scrotum (orchidopexy). This surgery is nearly 100% successful. If a testicle has not fully descended by the age of 6 months, surgery should be performed within the subsequent year.

Does cryptorchid resolve itself?

Cryptorchidism or undescended testicle at a glance

Often, the condition will self-correct as the infant matures, but treatment is advised for an undescended testicle that does not resolve on its own.

Can cryptorchidism fix itself?

ANSWER: In many cases, an undescended testicle moves into the proper position on its own within the first few months after birth. If it hasn't done so by the time a baby is 4 to 6 months old, though, it's unlikely that the problem will correct itself.

Can a damaged testicle heal?

If a testicle has been torn, but there's healthy blood flow, it can typically be repaired through surgery. Dissolvable stitches are often used. And, in some cases, a plastic tube may be left in the scrotum for several days to drain excess fluid while the testicle heals.

How long does it take for a testicle injury to heal?

It takes about 6 to 8 weeks for the swelling to go away. You may have to have many follow-up visits with your urologist to chart your progress. If conservative measures (meds and jock strap) don't work, surgery may be needed and the testicle may have to be removed.