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jordansguardian
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From:Carencro, Louisiana USA
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 10-08-2003 06:48 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for jordansguardian     Edit/Delete Message
Hello. I just found this site and think it is great. I have a question I would like to ask anyone who has an older dog.

I have a 5 year old male golden retriever, named Jordan, who will be six in January. Even though he is amost a senior dog, he is still very active and does everything he did as a puppy. He is still very smart, loves to play with me and other dogs, and is still sweet.

He still looks the way he did when he first became "fully grown", about 2 I guess. Just one difference, in the past couple of months, his testicles have started to become "saggy". There aren't any lumps or anything so, I am guessing that it is just from getting older. Since this is my first dog that lived to this age, I am not quite sure. So my question would be, "Is sagging testicles normal for an intact male dog that is starting to age a bit?

He seems perfectly healthy and there is no change in his behavior. It is still a few months until his annual checkup, and I don't want to take him in or call the busy Doc, to ask him about "saggy testicles". :O So I was wondering if anyone with a knowledge of older, "intact", male dogs could answer my question.


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the_maine_pitbull
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From:Allagash, Maine USA
Registered: Oct 2003

posted 10-08-2003 06:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for the_maine_pitbull     Edit/Delete Message
lol.. I am sure yours will sag too when you get old.. I know this sounds really bad and all but feel them to see if there are any lumps or growths. It is not a fun thing (or at least I hope you don't think so..lol) however it is something everyone should do once in a while to feel for any growths. Also if he is very sensitive to touch, don't pinch them or anything but light squeezes to see if they are firm and if he squeaks. Don't squeeze hard.. I am sure that you understand that much being a male and all.. lol. Anyway. As emmbarrassing as it may seem, you should do it. (If you think you are embarrassed think of how I feel for telling you to do it)

Angie

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the_maine_pitbull
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From:Allagash, Maine USA
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posted 10-08-2003 06:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for the_maine_pitbull     Edit/Delete Message
Or at least I hope you are a guy for these things I mentioned-- lol.. I apologize if I guessed wrong

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jordansguardian
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From:Carencro, Louisiana USA
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posted 10-09-2003 09:09 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jordansguardian     Edit/Delete Message
If I was a male, I don't think I would have asked that question lol. But it is ok, I am not offended.
I did check him and there were no lumps are growths. And I didn't enjoy it, but I don't think he minded all that much. lol

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puttin510
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From:,Calif. U.S.A.
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posted 10-10-2003 01:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for puttin510     Edit/Delete Message
Mainpit; I always thought you were a guy. You have a certain flare about the things you say, kind of ruff. But I seriosly did, sorry.

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charmedagain
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posted 10-10-2003 03:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for charmedagain     Edit/Delete Message
Hi,
Some intact male dogs do sag a little while others don't, Aslong as there is no lumps or anything out of the ordinary then he is fine.
If your at all concerned about him give your vet a call and see what he suggests.
Have you thought about having him nuetered...

Keep us posted of any changes

Mike

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the_maine_pitbull
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From:Allagash, Maine USA
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posted 10-10-2003 05:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for the_maine_pitbull     Edit/Delete Message
Ohhh.. Don't worry.. everyone thinks that I am a guy just because I have a trashy mouth and kind of rough on the edges.. very tom boyish growing up.. still to the day I am more tough and into guy things than my dad.. My fiancee loves me to peices because I hunt, fish and do all the outdoorsy things.. lol. Not a guy though.. BUT--- IT WOULD BE SUCH AN EASY LIFE IF I WERE!!!!!!!!
Angie (Is that really a guy name???)

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