What does it mean if my puppy is cryptorchid? (male puppies only)

Cryptorchid puppies have one or both testes that have not descended normally. Veterinary assessment guides management and surgery planning.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.