Cryptorchidism in Dogs: An Overview
Cryptorchidism is the physical absence of one or both testicles in the scrotum of a dog by 6 months of age. The testicles may be retained in the abdomen, or they may be completely undeveloped and absent.
Cryptorchidism: Absence of testicles due to retention in the abdomen or inguinal region, may be one or both sided or may slide in and out of the scrotum.
Cryptorchidism is an hereditary disease, so dogs with one or more undescended testicles shouldn't be allowed to breed. They're also at higher risk of developing testicular cancer or other reproductive disorders.
Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both testicles on the dog fail to descend and is common in small dogs. Testicles should descend fully by the time the puppy is 2 months old.
Health issues:
Cryptorchidism, cataracts, ectodermal defect, colour dilution alopecia, pattern baldness, sensitive to some anaesthetic agents and insecticides ...
Hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, cryptorchidism have also been reported. Progressive neuronal abiotrophy (PNA) is also seen. This condition is also referred to as Cerebellar cortical abiotrophy (CCA) or Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA).
Bilateral cryptorchidism involves both sides; i.e., neither testicle has descended into the scrotum. Unilateral cryptorchidism (also called monorchid) involves one side only; i.e., one testicle is retained or hidden, and one is descended.
Eye abnormalities, hormonal skin problems, seizures, spondylosis, and mono/bilateral cryptorchidism are some of the health concerns that are prevalent within the overall breed. Like many other large dog breeds, the Chinook is prone to hip dysplasia.
Other health issues include Cryptorchidism, Elbow dysplasia, Distichiasis, Von Willebrands Disease, Entropion, Hypothyroidism, Hypertrophic osteodystrophy, Pituitary dwarfism, Hypomyelinogenesis, Renal dysplasia, and Progressive retinal atrophy.
The following health conditions have occurred within the overall Chinook breed: excessive shyness, eye abnormalities, hip dysplasia, hormonal skin problems, mono/bilateral cryptorchidism, seizures and spondylosis.
Cryptorchidism - undescended testicles
Distichiasis - an extra row of eyelashes
Entropion - eyelids turn inward
Hip Dysplasia - degenerative joint disease
von Willebrands Disease (vWD) - a bleeding disorder ...
[7] Other reported health problems include patellar luxation and patellar evulsions, skin cysts, epilepsy, osteochondrodysplasias, demodectic mange and cryptorchidism.[7] A health issue unique to Spain is canine visceral leishmaniasis.
Health Issues: Epilepsy, hip dysplasia, eye defects (cataracts). Other health concerns include: cryptorchidism (undescended testis), shyness, and skin problems.
Life span: 10-15 years
Major concerns: none
Minor concerns: excessive shyness, eye abnormalities, hip dysplasia, hormonal skin problems, mono/bilateral cryptorchidism, seizures and spondylosis
Occasionally seen: none
Suggested tests: eyes, hip ...
A health check done by a veterinarian at 6-7 weeks of age before the puppies head for new homes should include checks for heart murmurs, hernias, cryptorchidism, demodectic mange, other parasites, eye disorders, etc.
Normal puppy development ...
Australian Kelpies are generally a healthy breed, but can suffer from common canine ailments. They can get progressive retinal atrophy which can lead to blindness, cryptorchidism, hip dysplasia, cerebellar abiotrophy and trick knee.
Grooming ...
eye: districhiasis, hematopoietic / lymphatic: coagulation protein disorders (factor VII, factor II), nervous: progressive axonopathy,
reproductive: cryptorchidism, skin: cutaneous asthenia (Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dominant collagen dysplasia, ...
To determine if this will be a problem in your Silken, a simple test can now determine if your dog carries the defective MDR1 gene. As your Silken ages, she may have problems with cryptorchidism, lotus syndrome as well as hearing loss and cataracts.
Weekly brushing using a firm bristle brush will minimize loose and lifeless hair. Health complications associated with this breed include eye abnormalities, skin problems, hip dysplasia, seizures, and cryptorchidism.
We have had an occasional undershot jaw, cryptorchidism and in the past there have been dogs that had to have baby teeth pulled that didn't come out. There have been dogs who lived when they should have been dead.
 See also: Hip Dysplasia, Cataracts, Hypothyroidism, Cancer, Boxer
  
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