Leg Amputation Surgery Time

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Leg Amputation Surgery Time

Gotten several vetrinarian opinions, both are different, what do you guys think?

My dog was recently neutered, and the vet noticed that one of his testicles was missing...he had an amputation at the same time, which was extensive so the vet decided not to open him up and search for the missing testicle. He says it must have been severed or severely injured in the accident that required his leg to be amputated. He says if I have problems with my dog and any aggressive male behaviors I should bring him in and they will do an exploratory looking for the missing testicle. Another vet says that when he is healed from the current surgery, he should have another to look for the testicle as ones that do not drop from the abdomen are more likely to turn to cancer...he is 2 years old so the testicle should have dropped by now right? Should I take him in after he recovers and get it checked out or listen to the first one and wait and see? Thank you for your answers...

It is NOT uncommon for a testicle to stay up inside a dogs abdomen. This is a common genetic fault, and is why a show judge will always check to make sure that both are down as they should be.

If a testicle should not drop it can lead to serious problems, so you will absolutely want to check to make sure.

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