I. What is cryptorchidism in dogs?
The sources of cryptorchidism in dogs include congenital heredity and acquired development. It refers to the fact that the dog’s testicles do not descend to the scrotum normally, resulting in the dog having only one egg or no egg. Including testicular insufficiency and testicular heterotopia.
Because when a dog is born, the testicles are near the kidneys. Within two months of birth, the testicles will slowly descend to the groin and enter the scrotum, but some testicles are stuck in the middle and cannot descend smoothly. So there is a case of unilateral cryptorchidism or bilateral cryptorchidism.
Second, what is the harm of cryptorchidism in dogs?
1. Cryptorchidism in dogs will significantly increase the risk of prostate disease, testicular tumors, and testicular torsion. Among them, the main clinical symptoms of testicular torsion in dogs have decreased appetite, increased sleep time, frequent vomiting, difficulty urinating, reluctance to exercise and other complications, and sudden abdominal pain, causing the dog to become irritable and may Aggressive behavior occurs.
2. The existence of cryptorchidism for too long may affect the dog’s prostate and cause prostate cysts.
3. Dog cryptorchidism may also be cancerous. Clinical statistics have found that the risk of cryptorchidism canceration is about nine times that of the normal testis. After testicular canceration, it will seriously affect the dog’s hematopoietic function, resulting in dog anemia, coagulation disorders, etc., and finally, directly endanger the dog’s life.
Third, can a dog with cryptorchidism be a father?
1. Dogs with unilateral cryptorchidism produce less sperm in quantity and poor quality. However, there is still a chance of becoming a father, but cryptorchidism is hereditary, so The offspring of dogs may also suffer from cryptorchidism. Because of the poor sperm quality of dogs, the physical fitness of novice puppies is generally much worse than that of normal dogs.
2. Dogs with bilateral cryptorchidism cannot produce qualified sperm, so they generally cannot let the bitch get pregnant and cannot be a father.
In summary, if a dog over two months old is found to have cryptorchidism, it is necessary to go to the pet hospital for surgical resection in time, even if it is unilateral. Cryptorchidism does not let the dog have offspring; otherwise, the health of the offspring cannot be guaranteed. If you have further questions, you can always consult your veterinarian.
