If i have my 6 month old bulldog testicles removed will it affect his growth and development?

[homeriscool]

Hi all, i am really concerned about my 6 months old dogs testicles. They are no were to be seen and the vet has advised getting them removed to avoid cancer of the testicles. If i do this at his age will it affect his overall size as an adult?

 

[dolphin]

No it will not. I'm surprised that they are telling you this before they have even seen him.

 

[Bulldozersma]

Although I'm not an expert. I've had three male bulldogs now. Two were neutered early. One was never altered. My first two (1 altered, 1 not) both were 75 lb babies. I've just had Bocephus neutered at 6 months and he's still growing.

 

[homeriscool]

No it will not. I'm surprised that they are telling you this before they have even seen him.

Hi thanks for replying. Do you personally think there might be a chance that they can still drop? He has only just turned 6 months old.....

 

[dolphin]

Hi thanks for replying. Do you personally think there might be a chance that they can still drop? He has only just turned 6 months old.....

I do, my bulldogs second one didn't drop until he turned 9 months old. If I were you I would get the vet to look at him first and then go from there, they shouldn't tell you to have them surgically removed before seeing him first.

 

[dozersmama]

I do, my bulldogs second one didn't drop until he turned 9 months old. If I were you I would get the vet to look at him first and then go from there, they shouldn't tell you to have them surgically removed before seeing him first.

I think he is saying the testees are no where to be seen, not that the dog has not been seen by a vet

 

[Davidh]

I think I would see if they start to drop in a few months, and if they do, then have him neutered, it is cheaper and easier on him then. It will not affect his growth, one way or the other.

 

[homeriscool]

Thanks very much for all your help and advice everyone. Its very much appreciated!