The Diagnosis of Cryptorchidism in Young Dogs: a review of the problem

Abstract

Abstract— The testes of the dog descend near the time of birth but little is known about the normal variability of this or about the retractability of the juvenile testis after descent. Therefore, it is difficult to give a firm diagnosis or prognosis when presented with a prepubertal dog in which one or both testes are not in the scrotum. Ectopic testis, displaced testis, anorchidism and monorchidism must also be considered in the diagnosis.