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Offline Joelf

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Re: Oh no - he's only got one!!
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2008, 09:31:44 PM »
Domino has one descended & one in the inaugural canal (I can feel it & it's quite a bit smaller than the other one.)

Previously my vet has recommended leaving it & keeping an eye on it in case it causes a problem; however I saw another vet at the practice who suggested removing it whilst Domino is a young, fit dog & would therefore recover from the op. better than if it had to be removed if & when he became ill from it, but leaving the 'sound' testicle where it was so that his coat would still be the same; also he tends to lack a bit of confidence with other dogs so I feel that castrating him could make him even more fearful.

I must admit I can see where he is coming from with this so I probably will have it removed. :shades:
Jo, Domino (cocker) & Spike (black lab.)