Little Pigs
New Born Pup
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I was a little taken aback after discovering how truly hated breeders are by the vast majority of guinea pig owners. Now yes, I completely 100% agree with the reasons against breeders: yes there are too many in shelters, yes it can be dangerous for the sows and yes, people should not breed with the intent for personal looks as this can lead to inherited diseases and conditions affecting their ability to lead a healthy life. But, if we sit back and do nothing then nothing will change. Inexperienced people will keep buying from pet shops only to realise they aren’t what they were expecting and surrender them to shelters and selfish breeders will continue producing unhealthy pigs solely for their ‘good looks’.
Personally, I believe there is only one way we can stop pet shops from selling guinea pigs with an untold backstory of inbreeding and mistreatment. I think if people who are knowledgable and breed only to improve guinea pigs genetics then it is absolutely fine. Is it not better that people breed them to be healthier? If not then it gives people only a narrow option: to buy guinea pigs from pet shops or rescues. But, no matter what you do that guinea pig will always come from a pet shop and as a result, you will be supporting it. Now I am not saying you shouldn’t adopt - because you should! I am just saying that without proper, caring breeders then pet shops will always be making profit so they will never stop selling guinea pigs. And yes, birth is extremely risky and stressful for sows but is it not better that they do so under conditions where people can give them the best chance and have access to proper treatment?
Please remember that this is just my personal opinion and I would love to hear what you have to say on this matter
Personally, I believe there is only one way we can stop pet shops from selling guinea pigs with an untold backstory of inbreeding and mistreatment. I think if people who are knowledgable and breed only to improve guinea pigs genetics then it is absolutely fine. Is it not better that people breed them to be healthier? If not then it gives people only a narrow option: to buy guinea pigs from pet shops or rescues. But, no matter what you do that guinea pig will always come from a pet shop and as a result, you will be supporting it. Now I am not saying you shouldn’t adopt - because you should! I am just saying that without proper, caring breeders then pet shops will always be making profit so they will never stop selling guinea pigs. And yes, birth is extremely risky and stressful for sows but is it not better that they do so under conditions where people can give them the best chance and have access to proper treatment?
Please remember that this is just my personal opinion and I would love to hear what you have to say on this matter