In Two weeks neutering to be done on 6 month.old who has one undecended testicle. Not feeling good about the whole thing hope all goes well. I think would like to see a little more weight on him. Weighs 1LB 12 ounces. Any suggestion for adding a little weight.
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Neurter appointment upcoming
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Hi!
Any operation is going to cause trepidation. Thankfully operation practice and techniques as well as recovery care have made huge strides in the last years and the majority of operations in small animals come off well and without a major hitch. Don't be thrown by all the horror stories you can find online. People are very keen to share a bad experience, but won't do the same for a success story so the picture is always very skewed. The same goes for our health/illness section - we get contacted over problems, not over things going without a hitch!
In your case, a neutering operation is indeed very much incicated to prevent long term complications.
Here is information on neutering ops and post-op care, which you will hopefully find helpful:
Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths And Facts (includes a link to undescended testicles information)
Make sure that you have the necessary support care at home (feeding syringes, recovery formula etc.) so you can step in asap if necessary. Hopefully it won't come to that - but being prepared is always best!
Tips For Post-operative Care
I had a 6 months old neutered on 2017. You can find Nye's story in the neutering guide. He is still around, still together with his mate, now 4 year old Nosgan and doing fine. My new baby boy Llelo (recently paired up with 2 year old Dylan), who was one of the 3 boys born here at the end of August during an emergency holiday piggy sit for a new owner with a highly pregnant sow is going to be neutered as soon as my vet is prepared to operate on him- which is a lower weight than your boy already is, by the way.
It is more important that your boy is fit and healthy in himself and is on a good hay based diet. He is big enough for an operation and young enough to heal quickly. Fat, especially yellow fat around the organs from overweight, is an operation risk and not a bonus.
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets
The Importance Of Weighing - Ideal Weight / Overweight / Underweight
Thank you for the very informative advice. What is the best way to get him accustom to using a syringe for any medicine he might need. He will take critical care from a syringe without hesitation. I would also like to know if he will be sent home with any pain medication if needed. Zre Ntibiotics given post op since as we all are aware pigs will sit in poop and pee.
Good husbandry at all times to prevent problems is a given
I plan to move him into a smaller cage short term until recovered.
My boar has always been alone and concerned will not want a cage mate. Please everyone dont go all crazy on me but is it an absolute that pigs should not be without a cage mate. He is held everyday has daily floor time. Will he still enjoy lap time with me. Can two pigs have lap time with me together. Lap time is very beneficial to my health and I wont go into that personal information as to why.
Lastly when a cage mate is found, I have 2 by 3.5 grid C&C cage and have all the necessary parts to expand
I'm debating on adding a 2by2 loft or making my existing into a 2x4 to accomodate two pigs. Plan on getting a sow since he will be neutered. From everything I have read appears to be easier to bond a boar with a sow. Long enough on this request for direction
Zany advice would be appreciated.
Good husbandry at all times to prevent problems is a given
I plan to move him into a smaller cage short term until recovered.
My boar has always been alone and concerned will not want a cage mate. Please everyone dont go all crazy on me but is it an absolute that pigs should not be without a cage mate. He is held everyday has daily floor time. Will he still enjoy lap time with me. Can two pigs have lap time with me together. Lap time is very beneficial to my health and I wont go into that personal information as to why.
Lastly when a cage mate is found, I have 2 by 3.5 grid C&C cage and have all the necessary parts to expand
I'm debating on adding a 2by2 loft or making my existing into a 2x4 to accomodate two pigs. Plan on getting a sow since he will be neutered. From everything I have read appears to be easier to bond a boar with a sow. Long enough on this request for direction
Zany advice would be appreciated.
Hi!
Any operation is going to cause trepidation. Thankfully operation practice and techniques as well as recovery care have made huge strides in the last years and the majority of operations in small animals come off well and without a major hitch. Don't be thrown by all the horror stories you can find online. People are very keen to share a bad experience, but won't do the same for a success story so the picture is always very skewed. The same goes for our health/illness section - we get contacted over problems, not over things going without a hitch!
In your case, a neutering operation is indeed very much incicated to prevent long term complications.
Here is information on neutering ops and post-op care, which you will hopefully find helpful:
Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths And Facts (includes a link to undescended testicles information)
Make sure that you have the necessary support care at home (feeding syringes, recovery formula etc.) so you can step in asap if necessary. Hopefully it won't come to that - but being prepared is always best!
Tips For Post-operative Care
I had a 6 months old neutered on 2017. You can find Nye's story in the neutering guide. He is still around, still together with his mate, now 4 year old Nosgan and doing fine. My new baby boy Llelo (recently paired up with 2 year old Dylan), who was one of the 3 boys born here at the end of August during an emergency holiday piggy sit for a new owner with a highly pregnant sow is going to be neutered as soon as my vet is prepared to operate on him- which is a lower weight than your boy already is, by the way.
It is more important that your boy is fit and healthy in himself and is on a good hay based diet. He is big enough for an operation and young enough to heal quickly. Fat, especially yellow fat around the organs from overweight, is an operation risk and not a bonus.
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets
The Importance Of Weighing - Ideal Weight / Overweight / Underweight
Hi!
If he is taking syringe feed, then you should be able to deal with your boy; you will have to adjust the syringe feed to how ill he is feeding, of course, but it is hopefully not coming to that!
This guide here has tips for uncooperative piggies: Administering Medications And Syringe Feed
Using some piggy whispering tips if necessary can also help: Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips
You'll need to wait until the operation cocktail, which contains painkillers, has worn off first. You can ask when you pick up your boy how soon after the op you can step in with painkillers; usually that is on the following day.