Testicles: The male gonads, which produce spermatoza.
Testosterone: A potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics.
Retained Testicles (Cryptorchidism) in Cats Guide: Here you'll find in-depth information on Retained Testicles (Cryptorchidism) in cats including its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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cryptorchid: An adult male cat whose testicles have not descended into the scrotal sac. This is a disqualification in all associations.
dam: The female parent.
disqualification: A quality that makes a cat ineligible for show.
In males both testicles descend prior to birth from inside the abdominal cavity through the inguinal canal into the scrotal sac.
You will want to neuter the male cat after its testicles descend but before its urine odor changes. This is typically around 6 months of age.
Other than population control, there are lots of very, very good reasons to castrate (remove the testicles from) male cats. They basically fall into one of two categories - they are either behavioral or medical.
Castration: Removal of testicles in a male cat. (Neutoring)
Cataract: Clouding growth on the cat's lens on the eyeball.
Cat Association: An organization for the promotion of cats, cat breeds, cat shows and cat health.
The surgical removal of the testicles of the male cat. Altering should be performed after the sixth or seventh? month or when the vet advises. Contrary to popular belief, altering your cat WILL NOT make it fat.
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Castration - Surgical removal of the male cat's testicles.
Catabolism - the biochemical processes involved in the breakdown of organic or inorganic compounds, usually leading to the production of energy.
Cat Neutering
Cat neutering is a surgery conducted in male cats for removal of testicles, with an aim to minimize overpopulation and ensure a good health. To learn about cat neutering procedure, its benefits and side effects, read on...
A male is called to be cryptorchid, if none of the testicles has descended into the scrotal sack.
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On the ears, muzzle, tail, feet and testicles, there will be short, tightly packed soft hair. The skin is very wrinkled in kittens and adults should retain as many wrinkles as possible, especially on the head.
Veterinarians are frequently called on to clip densely matted coats, never attempt to clip the coat yourself. Breed problems include polycystic kidney disease, which can be scanned for, and a high incidence of retained testicles.
Even in very young mice difference between males and females is obvious with the distance between the anal and genital opening being shorter on females. With older males of say two-months-old the testicles are clearly visible.
A few hairs are present on the face, paws, tail, and testicles. Thus, "hairless cat" is a misnomer. All colors are recognized, as are all patterns. White looks pinkish, and black looks dark gray.
Fault: Too frail, delicate in appearance.
 See also: Veterinarian, Behavior, Neuter, Heat, Parasite
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