Cats are animals that are full of elegance and cuteness. Some people may fall in love with cats because of their faces, while others can’t stop lusting after cats’ balls. What? What else is so fascinating? The sexy operation from above?

In fact, this is no longer a blushing topic in the circle of cat lovers. After all, cats’ balls have even been made into various peripheral products, so they naturally have a magical appeal.

But back to the serious topic, a cat’s balls are part of the reproductive system, but some cat owners accidentally discovered that their cat owner only has one ball. Does this mean that the cat owner is actually incomplete? Yes Is it unnecessary for those who are infertile to undergo sterilization surgery?

I want to dispel the rumors here. Cats have only one egg or no eggs. In this case, sterilization surgery is very necessary. This situation is called cryptorchidism. Let’s take a closer look at what cryptorchidism is and what kind of dangers it has.

The egg in front of you is not necessarily an egg

First of all, cryptorchidism is a congenital defect. When cats are young, the testicles are kept in their abdominal cavity, and it takes a while for the testicles to fall from the abdominal cavity to where they should be, the scrotum.

Generally speaking, it takes 2-3 months to complete such a process, and the testicles of kittens are relatively small and very soft, and can still move back and forth between the scrotum and groin. It will take about 6 months. When they are big, their eggs can be clearly seen with the naked eye. In other words, there is no lack of eggs at this time, and you can let go of your worries.

But since cryptorchidism is congenital, some cats’ testicles will have accidents during the process of descending to the scrotum. For example, they get lost halfway down and go to other places, or the testicles are more stubborn. , still chooses to stay in the abdominal cavity and refuses to descend. This situation is called cryptorchidism.

　▶Most manifestations of cryptorchidism are unilateral cryptorchidism, that is, there is only one egg. This may be an ectopic testicle or it may be left in the abdominal cavity.

　▶If both balls are absent, it is also called double cryptorchidism. Basically, both testicles are left in the abdominal cavity, which also means that the subsequent surgery will be more difficult.

In addition, on the other hand, if the cat is over 6 months old, the eggs will be gone and there will be no chance of them growing back. Don’t take any chances when encountering this situation.

Do cats with cryptorchidism become "male-in-laws"?

Cryptorchidism occurs in male catsWill it affect fertility? Is there still a chance to be a father? Male cats with unilateral cryptorchidism are actually fertile, but unilateral cryptorchidism has a certain inheritance, and male cats with cryptorchidism even Sperm can be produced, but the quality is not high. Therefore, it is not recommended to breed cryptorchid male cats.

As for male cats with double cryptorchidism, you don’t need to think too much. Basically, there is no chance to become a father. Well, yes, it is a father-in-law. I would also like to express my deep condemnation to those unscrupulous traders who use cryptorchid cats as breeding cats! I would also like to remind you that when buying cats, it is best to know something about their parents to avoid genetic diseases. of.

Many people may think that cats can avoid the trouble of sterilization surgery because of missing eggs. In fact, for cats with cryptorchidism, sterilization is a life-saving treatment for them.

According to relevant clinical case statistics, it can be found that the probability of cryptorchid testicles developing tumors is 9 times that of normal testicles. There is also data that the proportion of cats with cryptorchidism accounts for 1.3%-3.8%, and it mostly occurs in purebred cats.

For cats with cryptorchidism, because the testicles have been left in the abdominal cavity or inguinal canal for a long time, coupled with the influence of body temperature, it is like being in a big furnace, which can easily cause malignant transformation of testicular cells, thus Formation of malignant tumors.

In addition, cryptorchidism will also secrete abnormal hormones in the body, which may lead to prostate lesions, hematopoietic dysfunction and other complications, as well as symptoms such as systemic hair loss.

Therefore, for cats with cryptorchidism, it is recommended to undergo neutering surgery as soon as possible to remove the eggs. After all, for cats with cryptorchidism, it is like there is a time bomb in the body, and no one can Know when to explode.

Here is another small reminder. Many people keep male cats because the sterilization surgery is simpler, has fewer side effects, and has lower risks than female cats. However, for cats with cryptorchidism, it is often necessary to open the abdomen to find and remove the hidden testicles, which is even more difficult than neutering female cats. ​​​​​​

How to distinguish cryptorchid cats from castrated cats

How can we distinguish between a cat without eggs and a cat that has been neutered or a cat born with double cryptorchidism? There are two small ways to distinguish.

★Can be distinguished from behavioral aspects. Neutered cats will basically no longer show signs of estrus, such as urine marks everywhere, urine smell is stronger, or the temperament becomes irritable and prone to fighting. (Cats that have just undergone neutering surgery may occasionally show signs of estrus because the hormones in their bodies have not completely subsided)

Cats with double cryptorchidism only appear to have no balls on the surface, but in fact their reproductive systems are still normal, soWill still show obvious estrus behavior.

★Observe the penis. There will be some small barb-like things on the surface of the male cat's penis, which are manifestations of testosterone in the cat's body. Cats with double cryptorchidism will naturally have these small barbs. In sterilized cats, the penis will disappear within about 6 weeks, and the penis will become smooth. This can also make it easier to identify sterilized cats and cats with double cryptorchidism.

In other words, to see if a cat is neutered, just looking at the balls is not the most accurate method. You also need to observe the surface of the penis to make a decision.

Generally speaking, whether it is sterilization surgery or testicular removal surgery due to cryptorchidism, although the possibility of postoperative complications is not high, postoperative care requires more attention from the surgeon. At the same time, You also need to appease your cat owner’s emotions. After all, it’s you who makes her less whole.