I am sorry to hear that your cat has been having a hard time. Cryptorchidism (having an undescended testicle) is fairly common in our cats and it is also not uncommon that they can be difficult to find during exploratory surgery. This is because it is small and relatively featureless in the larger abdomen. As long as your cat is in good health, surgery should not be any more of a risk now than it was the first time. I would suspect that the surgeons would want you to wait until your cat is healed before they operate again, although I cannot speak for them. Some surgeons prefer to go in right away. I know it’s frustrating but perhaps you should at least do the consult so you can receive all the information you need.
The spraying issue is trickier. Hopefully, once that remaining testicle is out, your cat will stop spraying. In the mean time however, be sure you are following good litter box practices (at least two boxes, scooped daily, in very accessible locations) as a dirty litter box can make a cat more prone to spraying. You may want to limit his visual access to other cats outdoors. You could institute more vigorous play sessions for 15+ minutes, two plus times daily to see if you can help with some of his "frustration." You could also try the feline pheromone spray that is available at some pet stores or veterinarians. You spray this directly on to where he has sprayed and in a perfect world, the scent convinces him he does not need to spray it again. Hope this information helps and that you can get this resolved. Take care.
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