06/15/2026
PSA regarding cryptorchid (retained or non descended) testicle(s). We have been seeing an uptick in dogs with this condition and often get asked: do they have to get removed even if they don't plan on breeding? The answer is YES! They are 10-13x more likely to develop testicular cancer! If that isn't enough reason they are also more likely to have a twisting of the cord requiring emergency surgery. Below is a picture of a crypt vs normal testicle post neuter, you can see how shrunken and misshapen the retained testicle is because it was not in a normal position.
