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Cryptorchidism can cause confusion for pet parents wanting to know if insurance will cover it. This is because the treatment for cryptorchidism is neutering your dog, which on its own isn’t covered by pet insurance. However, the necessity for neutering your dog due to a cryptorchidism diagnosis may make the castration surgery and related diagnostics eligible for coverage through pet insurance. Clear as mud? We’ll provide more details about the condition and different scenarios that may make pet insurance coverage a possibility.
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Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both of a dog’s testicles don’t drop to the scrotum. It’s also known as an undescended testicle or retained testicle in dogs.
Male dogs with cryptorchidism have an increased risk of testicular cancer and infertility. Dogs diagnosed with cryptorchidism should be neutered to prevent health risks and to prevent passing the condition down their bloodline.
Yes, pet insurance covers surgery like cryptorchidism as long as no signs or symptoms appear until after enrollment and waiting periods. Cryptorchidism is most commonly diagnosed around six months old.
