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Read the full article at https://wagwalking.com/condition/reta... If your dog does not have two visible testicles by the second month after birth, you need to have your veterinarian check for cryptorchidism, or retained testes. While many owners think having retained testes is not a big deal and just ignore it, this can put your dog at a much higher risk of getting testicular torsion or cancer. Both of these illnesses are extremely painful and can be fatal. Cancer of the testicles is the second most often reported cancer in dogs overall and about 12 times more common in dogs with retained testes. This cancer causes severe pain in the abdomen, weight loss, and the shutting down of the internal organs. Testicular torsion is usually rare, but with the testes floating around unattached in the abdomen it is much more common and a life-threatening emergency. It occurs when the testicle twists itself up and cuts off the circulation to that testicle. Extreme pain and infection are imminent and emergency surgery to remove the testicles will have to be done immediately to save your dog. Retained testes happen when the tube that connects the testicle to the scrotum does not form correctly, the testicle will not be able to drop down into the scrotal area as it should. It is actually fairly common in dogs, although unilateral cryptorchidism is the most common. There are two types; unilateral, which means only one testicle has descended, and bilateral, which means neither testicle drops into place in the scrotum. In unilateral cryptorchidism it is the left testicle that descends in most cases. Those with bilateral cryptorchidism are almost always sterile because it is too hot inside the abdomen for sperm to live. When one or both of a dog’s testes do not drop down into the scrotal area, this is called cryptorchidism, which is also called undescended or retained testes. There are two types of retained testes, which are unilateral (only one testicle drops down) or bilateral (both testes do not drop down). By the eighth week of a dog’s life their testicles should have both fallen into place in the scrotal area behind the kidneys. If one or both testicles do not drop into the scrotum, this can cause more than just cosmetic issues. It can also affect the health of the dog by increasing the risk of cancer or testicular torsion. A dog with retained testes will almost always be sterile, but it is still essential to get your dog neutered to prevent cancer or torsion. #retainedtesticles #doghealth #dog Visit us at http://app.wagwalking.com/ Our Services:: Walk: http://wagwalking.com/dog-walking In-Home Training: http://wagwalking.com/dog-training Digital Training: http://wagwalking.com/digital-training Drop-In Visits: http://wagwalking.com/drop-ins Wag! Health: http://wagwalking.com/wag-health Pet Sitting: http://wagwalking.com/dog-sitting Pet Boarding: http://wagwalking.com/dog-boarding Pet Guides:: Pet Care Guides: http://wagwalking.com/care Pet Training Guides: http://wagwalking.com/training Dog Grooming Guides: http://wagwalking.com/grooming Dog Breed Guides: http://wagwalking.com/breed Dog Name Guides: http://wagwalking.com/daily/names Dog Activity Guides: http://wagwalking.com/activities Dog Sense Guides: http://wagwalking.com/daily/senses Dog Behavior Guides: http://wagwalking.com/daily/behavior Social Media:: Twitter:   / wagwalking   Facebook:   / wagwalking   Instagram:   / wag   TikTok:   / wag