Big testicles

[Gail Lambert]

Hi i went to vet this morning and with regard to my guinea with a mass on jaw mrntioned in thread below.
I also took my pig Robin as he has enlarged testicles but vet examined him but couldnt detect problems or any pain. This didnt involve an x ray..
Does this sound right.
Gail

 

[Piggies&buns]

How old is he? Some piggies testicles are just bigger than others without there being a medical problem.

 

[Gail Lambert]

3. I feel they have got bigger as
I have.not notived them.as.large before. Noticed a couple of days ago.

 

[Siikibam]

How old is he? As said, some have big and some have small.

 

[Swissgreys]

Please also bear in mind that many animals testicle appear larger during hot weather.
Is it warmer than usual where you are right now?

 

[Gail Lambert]

How old is he? As said, some have big and some have small.

About 3

 

[Wiebke]

Hi i went to vet this morning and with regard to my guinea with a mass on jaw mrntioned in thread below.
I also took my pig Robin as he has enlarged testicles but vet examined him but couldnt detect problems or any pain. This didnt involve an x ray..
Does this sound right.
Gail

Hi!

How old is your boy? In a teenager between 4-6 months it means simply that the testicles have fully descended. They can vary in size quite enormously.

In an adult (over 15 months), sudden changes in the testicles are more worrying.

Please compare with the pictures in these guides here:
Illustrated Sexing Guide
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[Gail Lambert]

Please also bear in mind that many animals testicle appear larger during hot weather.
Is it warmer than usual where you are right now?

Yes it is very warm down here in the south of engkand at the mo

 

[Wiebke]

Yes it is very warm down here in the south of engkand at the mo

Please also take the time to carefully read our comprehensive hot weather advice: Hot Weather Management, Heat Strokes and Fly Strike

 

[alpacasqueak]

It might be a good idea to take some pictures of his testicles when he’s home to ‘refer’ to if you’re worrying they’re not looking normal.
Also sorry not sure if it’s been mentioned on your other thread but is he housed inside or outside? It has been very hot, if he’s an outside piggy then he needs to be kept inside at the moment with the heat.