adopting a 9 mo old
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Welcome to the forum 
If it hasn't by 9 months I doubt it will, most likely a breeder was keeping him back for stud hoping it would and has now decided to place him? When you take him in to be neutered, you'll have to stress to the vet to make sure they go into his abdomen to remove the other testicle. |
| This happened to our cat Norman, and it required a different type of procedure when he was nuetered. No big deal, just a longer stay at the vet and longer recovery time. |
| Hi:
Baxter had this problem. Our vet had us wait until he was about 10 months old before we had him neutered - just in case the testicle descended. She made sure she got the testicle and instructed us to keep him quiet for a few days to allow him to recover. The cost was higher than ususal for neutering since the vet had to make an incision and find the testicle (she said it was hiding in his abdomen!). As for keeping him quiet - good luck! It only took Baxter a few hours to recover to where he wanted to play again (and chase his cat around the house and leap on and off the sofa and.....) As far as Baxter was concerned - not a big deal. Good luck, Jennifer, Baxter, Cassiopia and Sharkey |
| wow it seems fairly common. is the cost alot higher to where i need to be concerned? are there any medical problems suspected for him in the future? this dog is one i found in pet finder. I have been emailing for a couple weeks with the owner. He is a "backyard dog" story is her daughter moved out and did not take him with her. he knows nothing im sure. When i asked the type of dog food he is on she told me Alpo! I have to meet her halfway to her house which is 3 hrs away so you can tell that i really have my heart set on this dog. If anyone can help me in any way with advice or suggestions I would appreciate it. I am going to put him on nutro dog food gradually- (not that alpo prob isn't already upsetting his stomach) are oes good at adjustments or do you think he will act skiddish and shy? we brought a puppy mill fox terrier into our home about 1 1/2 ago and he was very timid but has come out of his shell nicely. Thanks for any thoughts. |
newsheepiemom wrote: I have to meet her halfway to her house which is 3 hrs away so you can tell that i really have my heart set on this dog. If anyone can help me in any way with advice or suggestions I would appreciate it. I am going to put him on nutro dog food gradually- (not that alpo prob isn't already upsetting his stomach) are oes good at adjustments or do you think he will act skiddish and shy? we brought a puppy mill fox terrier into our home about 1 1/2 ago and he was very timid but has come out of his shell nicely. Thanks for any thoughts.
I also met Chumley's family 1/2 way -- a 1.5 hr drive. I knew going into it that is was extremely likely she'd come home with me. She adapted right away, and she's 8.5 years old. We spent the first few days at home, very low-key. I asked the family to bring something that smelled like her old place (a blanket or toy) which Chumley seemed to like. I've heard that it is a good idea to take the dog on a long walk when you get home -- before even going inside, so they get a sense of place and are a bit tired when they arrive in their new home. Which dog is it, by the way? I'm always browsing the listings and would love to know that one of them is finding a home. . . Good luck!! |
| It cost us about $100 more than usual for neutering Baxter. I suspect that the costs vary depending on where you are located. As for long term issues regarding an undescended testical, our veterinarian said that he shouldn't have any.
I have had any problems any time I switched our two sheep dogs (although they were always on very high quality food), although I've heard other people have. It sounds as though you have a good plan to switch the dog to higher quality food gradually. As for becoming adjusted to your family - I believe that it depends on the dog. Cassiopia joined us when she was 1 year old. She fit it right away BUT we believe that it took her almost 6 months before she really believed that she was with us for good. Good Luck Jennifer, Baxter, Cassiopia and Sharkey |
I don't really have any advice for you, but wanted to send you a lot of luck! 
Colleen and Gucci George |
| Welcome to the forum.
Mojo has the same problem. Our vet said if it hasn't come down by six months, chances are it won't. If it is not removed there is a chance it could become cancerous. He turns seven months on Sunday and goes in Monday for his surgery. The most his will cost is $230.00, if it isn't too far up inside it could be less. Good luck with your guy. Sheepies are smart, my guess is he'll do well with a loving family. |
| We adopted a 3 year old oes, we already had a 4 month old oes at home, was really tense the first week, but we heeded the advise of several from the forum and things are fantastic now! Its been 2 months.
The thing I FAILED TO DO, was introduce the 2 dogs in a neutral area. I had my daughters take bogey to the park, and I took Tuc down there, reintroduced them in a neutral area, and the outcome was amazing. Congrats on your new addition! and welcome to the forums, people here are wonderful and very very knowledgeable about OES' and animals in general and always more than willing to help |
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