MyGuineaPigPals
Teenage Guinea Pig
my pets at home quoted me 64 per pig and my vets originally quoted me around 80 per pig but last time i asked it had come down a bit
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Does Anyone Have Any Figures For Boar Neutering?
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Thanks Bekki,glad I haven't confused anyone.
penny_babe2001
New Born Pup
lydiaMinx, can I ask which vet you've been recommended?
When one of ours was poorly we took him to our usual pet vet (never had a single problem with the cats/dog with them) but she didn't listen to the piggies chest so he went with undiagnosed pneumonia for 4 days :-( Wouldn't take a piggie back there now, even tho their neutering price was £36! .
We went to Trinity in Maidstone who were brilliant, but it's a bit of a trek! (they quoted us £64 I think for neutering).
When one of ours was poorly we took him to our usual pet vet (never had a single problem with the cats/dog with them) but she didn't listen to the piggies chest so he went with undiagnosed pneumonia for 4 days :-( Wouldn't take a piggie back there now, even tho their neutering price was £36! .
We went to Trinity in Maidstone who were brilliant, but it's a bit of a trek! (they quoted us £64 I think for neutering).
LydiaMinx
Teenage Guinea Pig
Of course! I've been told Eagle vets in Birchington are brilliant, apparently TAG neuter all of their pigs and rabbits there
And yes Trinity is a way aways from me as well, otherwise I would probably go there!
penny_babe2001
New Born Pup
Ah, Birchington is out the other way from me. Was hoping it may have been 20 mins a bit this way ;-) Thanks tho 
I hadn't realised guinea pigs were such specialist animals; they were just like default pets like cats, dogs and rabbits, everyone had one!
I hadn't realised guinea pigs were such specialist animals; they were just like default pets like cats, dogs and rabbits, everyone had one!
Amanda1801
Senior Guinea Pig
Just a word with regards to price...you largely get what you pay for. With the cheaper surgeries are you getting specialist after care (do they have nurses trained in exotics care), what level of staffing do they have? If they don't have many nurses, is your animal going to be left unattended while the nurse does the next op? More care = higher overheads (staffing costs etc) = more expensive
LydiaMinx
Teenage Guinea Pig
Some of the ones I don't trust for this reason but the one that's been highly recommended is also one of the cheapest
The vet down the street from me quoted £97 and they're mediocre but pricey! I've since changed my mind on neutering just yet though, going to save and wait until I'm a bit more prepared
Amanda1801
Senior Guinea Pig
Sorry if I've missed it, but what's your reason for neutering?
LydiaMinx
Teenage Guinea Pig
My boars have fallen out basically, they won't share living space so I was planning to neuter and pair them with sows as soon as I could, but I've come to terms with the fact I don't really have the money to do everything needed for this just yet
Amanda1801
Senior Guinea Pig
My boars have fallen out basically, they won't share living space so I was planning to neuter and pair them with sows as soon as I could, but I've come to terms with the fact I don't really have the money to do everything needed for this just yet
Have you looked into boar dating? It'd save the need for neutering
LydiaMinx
Teenage Guinea Pig
Yes I would love to boar date, sadly no rescues near me offer the service, one disagreed that boars could live together after they'd fought other boars! There's also the issue of space (no room currently for another cage), I've come to terms with the fact that I can't really do much pairing for a while, even though I feel very bad about it!
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