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Ask The Vet - Q&A Question Our dogs are Siberian Huskies, both 10 months old and from the same litter. Neither of the dog’s testes have dropped. Should this be a major concern yet? Gary Answering questions: Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS from Vet Help Direct Answer Hi Gary, The most common cause of the testicles not 'dropping' is cryptorchidism. This is when the testicles are formed normally but don't drop into the correct position. The testicles develop when the puppy is in the womb. They start out near the kidneys and as the foetus develops they are pulled, by membranes, through the abdomen, then through a canal into the groin area and finally, into the scrotum (the sack that the testicles eventually sit in). In a cryptorchid dog the cord does not pull the testicles back normally and the testicles end up being left behind in the abdomen or groin area. Usually the testicles finish dropping a few weeks after birth. As your dogs' testicles have not dropped at 10 months it is extremely unlikely to happen now. Testicles that are in an abnormal position or 'retained testicles' are at risk of developing cancers and having torsions so it is really important to get them removed surgically. You need to take both your dogs to see your vet to discuss the procedure. Cryptorchidism is a genetically inherited which could explain why both your Huskies, as littermates, are suffering from the condition. More commonly dogs have only one retained testicle, in these cases it is always recommended that both testicles are removed to prevent breeding, as this could allow the gene for cryptorchidism to be passed on. If your vet confirms this diagnosis it would be a good idea to inform the breeder of your Huskies' condition. There are other extremely rare causes of the testicles not appearing in the scrotum, your vet will be able to confirm the diagnosis after surgery. I hope that helps, you've probably got a lot of questions and the best thing to do now is to go and see your vet and discuss all of this with them. Kind regards, Susie Samuel MA VetMB MRCVS www.vethelpdirect.com © D for Dog www.dfordog.com Back to Questions Previous Next   Only one question per week will be answered. Unanswered questions will be retained and may be selected at a later date at the vet's discretion. Disclaimer: 'Ask The Vet' is not intended to be used for as a substitute for visiting your vet. If your dog is showing any sign of poor health or discomfort please contact your own veterinary surgeon. If you are not sure how urgent the condition is use www.vethelpdirect.com to help you decide. Any opinions given in the answers to these questions are Ms Samuel's, they may not necessarily reflect the views of the veterinary profession in general or any other individual veterinary surgeon.   Aloe Heat Lotion Joint Warming Agent Aloe Propolis Creme for Skin Conditions Natural Bee Propolis Powerful Antibiotic

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