5 month old puppy has one testicle noticeably smaller than the other?
5 month old puppy has one testicle noticeably smaller than the other? General Dog Discussions
(Show dog / Stud dog; Will service until 5 years. Breeder is very involved with healthy dog breeding. Parent's have had genetic mapping, neither have any heritable genetic defects. The puppy will undergo mapping at one year.) My 5 1/2 month old Australian Shepherd puppy has one testicle noticeably smaller than the other. Vet noticed this, at his last check up / final immunization 5 weeks ago. She advised me that the testicle has descended, and has no obvious abnormalities, other than the one testicle being about half the size of the other. I was told to watch it, and bring him in if the condition doesn't change or there are any signs of discomfort. My question is what do you think it could be? I inspected it today, and it is still much smaller than the other. The breeder and their conformation assistant/trainer noticed it today as well. I'd bring him to the vet and ask - but it'd be around a week, since it is not an emergency, to get an appointment, and have the breeder sign it off to be paid for by them. What do you think it could be, and does it require my immediate attention?Both his parents were tested for all sorts of diseases. If required I can go pull his papers and tell you specifics. Parents have been mapped and have no heritable genetic abnormalities. He doesn't go to be certified as a stud dog until 7 months. There is no inflammation, and he doesn't have any pain when they are handled. I am paranoid when it comes to my dog, and will take him ASAP to a vet, if required; I'm just not sure if it's that serious and if it can wait until he is 7 months and goes to a specialist to evaluate his health and ability to Sire puppies.Father: MDR1 Normal/NormalCataract Gene - Normal/NormalElbows/Patellas - NormalPRA PRCD - Normal OFA Good. CERF CLEAR. Mother:MDR1 Normal/NormalCataract Gene - Normal/NormalElbows/Patellas - NormalPRA PRCD - Normal OFA Good. CERF CLEAR. AS-19727G25M-PIHIPSJul 16 2004Aug 9 200425GOODAS-EL3075M70-PIELBOWApr 14 2008 May 14 200870NORMALAS-PA257/70M/P-PIPATELLAApr 14 2008 May 14 200870NORMAL - PRACTITIONERMAS-226CERFApr 11 2009 Apr 11 2009 *82TESTED: 04,07,08,09