OOOH only one ball?

by **KJS** » November 19th, 2008, 4:13 pm

I just noticed that it looks like ( and feels like :oops:

) Butch has only one ball in the sac...I think that is called Cryptorchid...will that make make much of a difference to his Op tomorrow?

by **Marinepits** » November 19th, 2008, 4:43 pm

Yes -- it will make the surgery a bit more lengthy because they will have to go into his abdominal cavity to remove the "hidden" one. Make sure you talk to the surgeon about it before you drop him off in the morning. The extra anesthesia will probably be an extra charge as well.

by **KJS** » November 19th, 2008, 4:47 pm

Drat! I have just been reading up on it...it seems that it will indeed take more time and thats not a good thing for Bulldogs because they can not be flat on thier back and the anesthesia must be regulated gas only...I already thought it would cost more but that is no problem...the problem is the time...for one the vet has "squeezed" us in anyway and now if it takes longer will he be ok?....

PANIC!!!!!!!! :shock:

by **Marinepits** » November 19th, 2008, 4:50 pm

Eh, don't panic yet. Can you call the vet now (or first thing before you drop him off) and let him know that you think the dog is cryptorchid? The vet may want to reschedule for another day when he has more time.

by **blabsforbullies** » November 19th, 2008, 9:04 pm

Sometimes, if we are really lucky :wink:

, the undescended testicle is subcutaneous or very easily palpated. It's also possible that they slip in & out of the inguinal ring and can be "placed" back into the scrotum. It might not be a big deal at all!

We do lots of French Bull Dogs and brachycephalic dogs.... it usually isn't the time under general anethesia that I worry so much about, but more the induction and recovery from it, which obviously will be the same regardless.

I'm sure that if you address your concerns before hand, they will either decide it might be best to reschedule when they have more time, or go ahead as planned, after they examine him. :dogRun:

Good luck and I hope things work out!! :highfive:

by **KJS** » November 20th, 2008, 4:03 am

Thank you...fingers crossed for the best thing for Butch everyone!

by **KJS** » November 20th, 2008, 10:40 am

He is at the vet now...I have to go back for him between 6 and 7pm tonight *nervously waiting* :sad2:

by **madremissy** » November 20th, 2008, 11:47 am

Good Thoughts being sent his way. I am sure he will be fine. :hug3:

by **Malli** » November 20th, 2008, 4:02 pm

what christine said

by **CinderDee** » November 20th, 2008, 4:21 pm

Good thoughts!

by **KJS** » November 20th, 2008, 4:45 pm

Butch is back from the vet and everything went ok...he seems to be in quite a bit of pain but he is urinating ok...
there are two rather big incisions but both of them are nicely stitched and looking clean....we have some painkillers for him and some antibiotics too...fingers crossed he feels better soon

by **Jenn** » November 20th, 2008, 4:53 pm

Glad do hear he's doing ok, feel better soon little guy.

by **blabsforbullies** » November 20th, 2008, 8:24 pm

Glad to hear he is ok... here's hoping for a quick and uneventful recovery!

by **madremissy** » November 20th, 2008, 11:20 pm

Feel Better Soon Butch..

by **Malli** » November 21st, 2008, 6:38 am

in a couple days you'll be wishing he was still as quiet as he is now

by **KJS** » November 21st, 2008, 11:25 am

Yeah Im getting there :mrgreen:

...he wants out of the danged crate ...and how...Im starting to think I could keep him calmer ( for the stitches sake) if I put everyone else away and let him out for a while

by **cheekymunkee** » November 23rd, 2008, 1:03 am

blabsforbullies wrote:Glad to hear he is ok... here's hoping for a quick and uneventful recovery!

What she said

OOOH only one ball?

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