We took our new pup to see the vet today.

[Mountainlover]

She said he looks healthy. However, she said she couldn't feel his testes... She said she will try again when he comes back for his 9 week shots. Is that normal, (he will be 8 weeks Tuesday)? She said if they don't descend he will need to be neutered because otherwise he would have an increased risk of testicular cancer. Should we be concerned?

 

[Davidh]

Sometimes they can take a few months to drop, maybe up to 10 months, but it's a good idea to have him neutered any way to prevent problems when he gets older.

 

[GatorRay]

I am glad he came out to be a healthy boy. I wouldn't worry too much just yet about that. If they haven't dropped by 6 months, then go ahead and have him neutered.

Give him tons of kisses from us!

 

[Mountainlover]

Thanks! I won't worry about it then. He's such a sweetheart!

 

[LillyNBruin]

All in all a healthy boy, awesome!

 

[mcraven2]

Happy to hear he's a healthy boy!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

Good news! And please don't stress over the missing "parts"! I think it's very common..in fact Jake had a missing one until right before he was neutered at 11 months! So happy he is doing so well!

 

[TonkaTruck28]

My vet was actually surprised because Tonka had both boys descended at 9 weeks lol