From:
"Mary"
Date: 2010-01-04 14:55:51 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Question for Breeders re: whole Hob testes
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Rob" <ragrdg2@...> wrote:
>
> I have a Hob that is 8 mos old and appears to be in rut and the right testicle has still not dropped. Is there a risk to health at this time and is there a possibility to correct this?
> I do not intend to breed -just want him whole if possible for a while longer.
>
A retained testicle can become cancerous so it is best to get it removed. As he is only 8 months though I shouldn't panic yet, it may well come down in the next few months. if not, and as you are not breeding anyway I should have him castrated. It will be slightly more involved as the vet will need to find the hidden one.
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