JRT with a retained Testical - what does this mean?

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Well...just what the title says i suppose. Vet told me he has a retained testical when i took him for his first annual booster. His advice was to neuter and although i will do this if there is no other option, i would rather not for reasons i won`t go into. Does this mean that he is infertile, or not as fertile as he would have been, or is there a higher risk of cancer if he is not neutered ( i know there is a higher risk if you leave them entire anyway, but is there an even higher risk because of the retained testical?) Please if anyone could help me i would be most grateful.

Thank you in advance.
 
yes, you must get him neutered. your vet should have explained this. the retained testicle has a very high chance of turning cancerous. if you really wanted him for breeding then you could just get the retained testicle removed as he would still be fertile with one testicle, just a bit less so than normal. the retained testicle will be infertile anyway, so he wont miss it.
 
Thanks Star. I`m not looking to breed from him, his temperament is not just quite right for that. I just wanted to know if there would be any implications with regards to his health and wellbeing.

Thank you.
 
Retained testicles refers to when one or both testicles haven't fully descended into the scrotum. They are usually either retained within the abdomen or sometimes within the groin. They carry an increased cancer risk because they are held at an abnormal body temperature. This is why most vets would recommend a full castration. As far as breeding from a dog with a retained testicle.... its not something I would recommend (although I know you have said this is not something you intend anyway) - the condition is highly hereditary and so would likely be handed on to subsequent generations.
 
Both of Alfs were retained, one in his groin and one tucked right away in his gut. The vet said they must come out because of the risk of cancer. It was a bigger op than normal but he was fine
 
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As far as breeding from a dog with a retained testicle.... its not something I would recommend (although I know you have said this is not something you intend anyway) - the condition is highly hereditary and so would likely be handed on to subsequent generations.

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oops - yes, wasn't clear - i wouldn't recommend this either, but some people are really insistent and i would rather get the testicle out that might turn cancerous than them decline the op altogether.
 
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