Cutting a colt

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My 16 month old colt is still entire sort of! When he started to develop it became apparent that one of his balls had not dropped, got vet to have a look at first check up and was told just to leave and see what happens. I understand that its much more invasive surgery to remove the balls from the abdomen. Hes really good and not colty at all (for now) but im scared of messing about with things like this unneceserily. Had another chat with the vet today who wants to leave him 1 more month and see how things are developing then, he suggested some treatment which may work may not and then decide whether or not to cut pending the outcome.
Hes really no trouble at all, and im assured hes at no harm and isnt in any pain from it. Would you wait or take the plunge? Does anyone think sooner is better than later, or had similar experience
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The exact same situation faced us a couple of months ago when Prince was over a yr old. It was felt that if he had not dropped by a yr old he was not going to. My vets were great & he suffered no ill affects what so ever. The only thing is that we are coming into winter so not sure if this could effect your colts recovery time. I dont think it is worth waiting, but then I am not a vet. I am not sure if this sort of thing is getting more common, would be interesting to see some stats on it.
 
It does seem more common, your right, my vet quite fluently realed off the proceedures and rough costs for operstions depending on the severity of the condition which made me think he done it a few times before and recently . My vet seems quite eager to aim to cut him this side of xmas but theres so many environmental factors that may sway the decision.
 
I think I would follow your vet's advice, but my gut instinct is don't leave it later than next spring.
Two of ours are being done this morning, it's a little later than I planned but no frost is forecast, and it isn't that cold, they stay out as the walking helps the swelling reduce.
Time only affects your decision if he is a difficult chap to handle or it's really bad weather, after this month I would wait til next year , with any luck he will drop it then.
 
My friends colt retained a ball and he was whisked away to the nearest vet with the expertise and hey presto! There it was gone.
It seems that this procedure is now more common and therefore more easily dealt with.
Nice youngster though what's his breeding?
 
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