Cost of Cryptorchid Neuter
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Permalink Reply by Ashley on
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It depends on the area, We were able to take Jet to the local SPCA to have it done. The regular price was $50 for a neuter but the cryptorchidism was an extra $20. They also charged us $27 for an e-collar and pain medication. So it totaled a little over $100 with tax. The vet that we take him to regularly had estimated that it would be $350 but this included everything. I would suggest calling around to get estimates.
Also ask when they would be able to take him. We have 2 shelters in the area that have low price clinics. The first one I called didn't have an appointment until actually this Friday (so 2 months). The place that we actually took him to was able to see him the next week which was back in early September.
Also it did not seem to affect Jet at all. He came out happy as could be and ready to just jump in the car. We had to keep him on a leash for the first few days to keep him from running around and hurting himself.
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Permalink Reply by Jenna, Jasper and Cersei on
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Thanks for the info. We are in North Carolina now but we're moving back to Florida in a month or two. I was kind of trying to see which area would be more expensive and I see you're in Florida so I'll have to look into some of the SPCA neuter programs down there! I also think I'll take your advice and call some vets in both states to make a better comparison.
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Permalink Reply by Alice on
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Finnigan was a cryptorchid as well. We had him neutered at 8 months. The vet recommended waiting until this time to be sure it wouldn't drop. We had his surgery done at the vet's office and it cost about $350. This included a pre op blood panel to be sure his organs were functioning correctly and he could handle the anesthesia, check for any baby teeth that hadn't come out yet so they could pull them if needed (he didn't have any), pain med shot after surgery plus pain meds to take home for him. The cost can be more or less depending on where they find the testicle. If it is in the groin area it is less. If they have to open the abdomen it is more. Finn's was in his abdomen which is why we paid $350.
The low cost clinic is cheaper but they do not perform cryptorchid neuters as often so we were more comfortable having a vet who has done it a thousand times perform the procedure. Another reason we chose the vet is that we wanted to be sure he was well monitored for pain and we wanted the pre op blood panel since this was his first time under anesthesia. It was worth paying more to know that he was very well taken care of. The stitching the vet did was great too. It is basically like having a spay and neuter at the same time so you can expect more discomfort. The pain meds kept him happy while he healed and he never needed an e-collar. My husband used vacation time to stay home with him about a week so that worked out well too. You don't want him jumping or doing anything that could damage the internal stitches as this can cause a hernia.
This cost was a lot for us but we planned ahead and saved so we could have it done at the place of our choice and I'm glad we did. It just depends on what you are comfortable with.
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This is about how much I was guessing it was going to cost. The vet suggested we wait to make sure the other one wouldn't drop as well, which I'm glad we did because for a long time the vet couldn't feel anything at all and thought that the other one was way up in the abdomen. A couple of months ago though, I was rubbing his belly and felt a lump in his groin area which can only be the other testicle. So evidently it did "drop" a little, just not where it's supposed to be, so hopefully his will be a little less costly. Thanks for the advice! :)
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That will help if they are able to feel it. They couldn't feel Finnigan's at all so they had to go searching for it.
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Permalink Reply by Nicole on
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Gonzo had that as well. I still have the paperwork from his surgery. We live in the Austin, TX area.
Small dog neuter was $70, the cryptorchid was an additional $22. The pre surgical blood profile was $37.50.
The procedure is more involved in that they have to locate and remove the undescended testicle. Gonzo's required a second small incision. Other than that, everything else is the same - recovery time, etc.
In my own research on cryptorchidism, I found that it increases their risk for testicular cancer - having them neutered eliminates this.
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Permalink Reply by Max & Cody on
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Jasper looks like our Max, could be twins ...except for the tail thing, lol.
Max had to get the Cryptorchid neutering; it was less than $200 from our Vet I believe. IT was hard to find so he had a big incision but he recovered well. That covered the surgery, e-collar, and pain medication. The Vet did say it could be cancerous down the line if they don't get neutered.
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Finn had two incisions as well, the small one by the scrotum and a longer one high on his abdomen. Both healed very well. He did develop fluid build up around the abdominal incision (this can happen with any abdominal surgery) and he had to be on antibiotics to prevent infection but that was it. Our vet did a great stitch job. You could not see any of the stitches from the outside; they were all pulled under the skin and this kept him from wanting to mess with them.
It's true, even though the retained testicle is not functioning, it can still develop cancer so it is important for it to be removed.
By the way, we're in Scottsdale, Az so I don't know how prices here compare to other states.
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Permalink Reply by Grace on
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I know this thread is super old, but I was poking around recently. My Harvey is a year old now, and time for his neuter. He also has cryptorchidism, and has one undescended testicle. I'm not sure if it can be felt in his abdomen, but I think the vets said they could feel it during one of his puppy check ups.
I am torn between using my regular vet who I trust, and a clinic which will save me money! My vet quoted me about $400 or so for the neuter, after reading your comments it must include everything (I hope!) so that doesn't seem too bad. I have heard from other people when they have taken their dogs to a clinic that the vets removed a gland or something that they thought was the testicle! I don't want anything bad to happen to my baby... but if I save money then that means more treats for him! XD
Also I had a question for you other ex-cryptorchid dog owners. How long did it take your dogs to completely heal and be able to resume regular activity?
Harvey isn't super active, but we do flyball on the weekend. I'm just trying to figure out how many classes we will be missing due to his recovery. I also have a new rally class coming up in April, and a dry-run for future flyball competition. I'm hoping we won't miss them! So I need to make a decision on where to have neutered quickly!
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Hi Grace! Lucky for you I got an email notification that you had replied!
My vet, 8 years ago, charged less than $150 for Gonzo's neuter surgery and pre-surgery bloodwork. His surgery required a second incision because they couldn't locate his second testicle. But my vet is the cheapest in town - I am sure $400 is closer to the average cost. The clinic would be a good option if you're concerned about cost, but you should ask your vet what the $400 will include. Does that include the bloodwork, follow up visits, and extra incision possible for the cryptorchid.
As for Gonzo's healing - each dog is different with anesthesia. Gonzo took about 2 days after surgery before he was back to normal. We were told to limit his activity for at least a week or two. It will depend on how the incision heals.
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Permalink Reply by Anna Morelli on
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I see from your profile that you got Jasper in March of 2009, which would make him 6 yrs. of age, and that you have a second adopted female Corgi, who is probably spayed, as most rescues would not adopt out an intact female. If that is the case, assuming you are not having behavior problems related to dominance, you could just forgo the surgery altogether. it is true that there is a slightly increased chance of testicular cancer in retained testicles, but there are also risks associated with surgery.
By the way, what you describe is known as a Monorchid ( one retained testicle ). In England Monorchids are regularly shown and bred, unlike in the US where the condition is considered a disqualifying one. The English decided the condition was fairly common in dogs and that it did not pose particular health problems.
A Cryptorchid has two retained testicles and would not be fertile.
The surgery you speak of can be more or less involved depending on the location of the retained testicle, but if you can feel it under your hand, then it would be no harder to find than the descended one....
As far as pain meds are concerned, most dogs do not need them for a routine spay or neuter. They are pretty groggy from the anesthetic on the first day, then usually only show mild discomfort, which helps them not want to be too active, which happens all too soon.
Best wishes with your decision.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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I know of several dogs who have had this done and I know it costs more....might depend how hard it is to get at also. Wynn wasn't neutered till he was about 9 and then only because I had unfixed females. He never was a problem.
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