You take your male dog in to be neutered, and after he is back home, it appears that the testicles are still there. Or are they?

Learn the answer to this common question, why it may happen, and if you should be concerned.

FAQ: Was my dog really neutered?

Readers Respond: Tell us about having your pet spayed or neutered

Suggested Reading:

• Dog Neuter - a surgical photo gallery
• Why should my cryptorchid pet be neutered?
• Neutering (Castration) in Dogs and Cats
• Is this post abdominal (spay) surgery lump "normal"?

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Most lipomas are watched and not surgically removed, but if they are large, impede movement or function, or suspected of being malignant, they are removed surgically.

This is a surgical step-by-step of a lipoma removal. Please note: The photos in this gallery are graphic and not for those who are squeamish at the sight of blood or surgery.

Suggested Reading

• Lumps and Bumps in Pets
• Veterinary Q & A - Lipomas (fatty tumors) in Dogs and Cats
• Readers Respond: Monitoring Lumps and Bumps in Pets

Photo: Veterinary anesthesia equipment © Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM

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Guest Contributor Sheldon (Shelly) Rubin DVM is a contributing veterinary expert on this site, answering viewer questions about pet health care and concerns.

This is the first installment of viewer questions about the sometimes embarrassing problems of diarrhea and gas in dogs and cats.

Tell Us: What is the worst thing your pet has eaten?

Related Reading:

• Pet Nutrition Questions Part 1 with Dr. Campion
• Pet Nutrition Questions Part 2 with Dr. Campion
• How to Feed a Cat with Diabetes

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Dr. Overley is a board-certified veterinary oncologist at CARES, a 24-hour Emergency Veterinary Care Hospital in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. I interviewed Dr. Overley about the future of cancer diagnosis and some of the new cancer treatments available for dogs dogs.

Read More: Interview with Dr. Overley

More Viewer Questions and Answers

• Dr. Overley Answers Viewer Questions About Cancer
• Dr. Adler Answers Viewer Questions Part 1
• Dr. Adler Answers Viewer Questions Part 1

Photo: Beth Overley VMD ACVIM / CARES - 24 hour Emergency Veterinary Care Hospital

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