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We all know that male dogs have "balls", but some male dogs may only show one ball, and some may not even see two balls, why? Let's take a look at a case:

the protagonist is a panda. When the panda was 7 months old, the owner planned to take it for sterilization. After a preliminary examination by the doctor, it was found that the testicular development of the little guy was not obvious. At 7 months old, the egg was the same size as the male kitten, and there were some problems on both sides. One side did not completely fall into the scrotum, and the other side had cryptorchidism. Today, Dr.

E will take you to learn about the dog's "cryptorchidism".

The owner said that the panda was in good eating and mental state at home, defecation and urine were normal, and there was no vomiting and diarrhea recently. At 2:00 last night, the owner put away the food bowls and water basins in preparation for the sterilization operation.

Let's take a look at the panda information first.

The hospital does relevant examinations.

Clinical examination

Pandas have complete immunity and high antibody level. Before the operation, the doctor did blood routine examination, biochemical examination, coagulation examination and blood pressure examination for the panda.

(1) Blood routine examination

was slightly abnormal and had no effect on the operation.

(2) Blood biochemical examination

was normal.

(3) Coagulation

function was normal

(4) Color Doppler ultrasound examination

Diagnosis of cryptorchidism

Doctors diagnosed the panda as bilateral inguinal cryptorchidism.

Treatment plan

Doctors performed a surgical treatment for the panda to remove bilateral cryptorchidism.

Surgical removal of cryptorchidism.

Learn about canine cryptorchidism

Canine cryptorchidism is a common genetic disease, which is prone to Yorkshire, Pomeranian, small lion dog, husky, Chihuahua and other dogs.

Although cryptorchidism is only present in male dogs, both male and female dogs may carry the gene.

The canceration rate of cryptorchidism is 30 to 50 times higher than that of normal testis. The disorder of sex hormone levels can lead to a series of pathological changes in the whole body, such as depilation, thinning of the skin and atrophy of the genitals. Course of disease is longer, can cause prostate cyst, when spermary canceration is not seasonable operation excises pathological change spermary, can cause serious hematopoiesis function obstacle, anaemia, hemagglutination is bad etc. When cancer spreads, it can endanger the dog's life.

Early detection and treatment

Cryptorchidism is sometimes referred to as residual testicles or unmanifested testicles. Male dog testicles usually appear within 6 to 8 weeks and can be felt. After 8 weeks of age, if one or two testicles have not fallen into the scrotum, they can be diagnosed as cryptorchidism. They can also be delayed until the dog is 4 months old. If the testicles remain in the abdomen, they may never develop.

If the dog's testicles are not clearly visible and palpable when the dog is three and a half months old, it is necessary to be vigilant. At this time, you can consider starting massage therapy or sterilization surgery in a few months.