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Neutering advice

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Hi All,

Can someone give me advice on neutering boars? What gas should be used, stiches or glue? Aftercare too?

Thanks in advance,

Louise
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Hi Louise
I had Georgie neutered a little while ago and Anne did a lovely job. Isuflorene is the correct anaesthetic to use, this makes up the bulk of the expense! Cat gut stitches should NOT be used as GPs often have severe allergic reaction to them, so disolvable stitches are best. There are 2 methods I believe but the best is something called the "closed ring" method.

Send in some veg, pellets and hay so the pig can start eating as soon as he comes round. Have in some bio lapis and maybe fibreplex too incase there is a problem with gut stasis which can happen from the stress of the op. Bed on vet bed and change daily. Examine the area a couple of times a day to make sure no abess or infection sets in.

Worthwhile asking your vet how many GP neuters he/she has done!
 
Thanks Fiona! :)

Will note all that down, thats a great help! :)
 
Sorry Lou I havent had any of mine Neuterued so cannot be of any hope. I hope you find the answers you are looking for!
 
Thanks Emily. I am just researching for when Jasper comes here. We will keep him settled for a couple of weeks and then get him done to live with the girls or a girl. Would like him with my herd though, he'll love it! :)
 
lavenderjade said:
Hi Louise
I had Georgie neutered a little while ago and Anne did a lovely job. Isuflorene is the correct anaesthetic to use, this makes up the bulk of the expense! Cat gut stitches should NOT be used as GPs often have severe allergic reaction to them, so disolvable stitches are best. There are 2 methods I believe but the best is something called the "closed ring" method.

Send in some veg, pellets and hay so the pig can start eating as soon as he comes round. Have in some bio lapis and maybe fibreplex too incase there is a problem with gut stasis which can happen from the stress of the op. Bed on vet bed and change daily. Examine the area a couple of times a day to make sure no abess or infection sets in.

Worthwhile asking your vet how many GP neuters he/she has done!
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Thanks :) As I'm getting Toby done this helps me too!
 
Smudge was castrated 3 weeks ago and was absolutely fine after his op. The first thin he did was to try & mount Coco when we brought her indoors to see him .
He was given disolveable stitches (which are still in place) The vet charged us £39.80 But he said he wouldn't need to see Smudge for a follow up unless he got an infection.
 
What vet did you go to Miss Piggy? I am in Liverpool too. :)
 
Thats a very good price, Georgies cost £72 :o
I know vets in and around London are more expensive, my vet is pretty dear but I trust her.
 
When Rimmer was neutered 18 months ago his wound was glued we had no problems. Oakley was neutered this year glue was used again he was fine but had two check ups afterwards. As the vet wanted to check him over closely for abbcesses must of had another with one at some point that had problems. About 2months later Oakley did get an abcess that blew up over night and I spotted it when he had burst it. I just back flushed it with hibiscrub and it cleared up.
Both of mine were completely different afterwards Rimmer was full of beans like nothing had been done. Oakley on the other hand was the opposite had to feed him a lot but picked up after 24 hours.
 
My vet glues.

Also remember that the male cannot 100% safely (from baby point of view) go in with a female for about 4 weeks until he is completetly clear and then it is snuggle time.

I think the chances are very low but there is still a chance.
 
Thanks all,

Yep I did know about not putting him in with the females. I was going to leave it a month/five weeks to introduce him. :)
 
I have three boars neutered over a couple of years. My first was Rikkyboy, then Stuart and finally Shaun.

I have used the same vet for many years and they are great with piggies.

I had no problems whatsoever with the boars following surgery. Included in the price was a pre-operation check, i.e. breathing. heart check and weight; the operation and two or three post-operation check-ups depending if I was worried about anything. It is expensive and obviously carries a risk ... I paid on average £50-£60! rolleyes

The stitches were dissolvable and I never had to do anything with the wounds, not even bathe them.

I have to say that my boars have been just so happy after their operations when instead of living alone, I put them with two sows each as companions. They smell sweeter and don't secrete the greasy bits onto their lower backs.

Yes, they get nagged by the sows but what I really notice is that they stand back and let the sows get the pick of the veg or fruit before they tuck in. It's very sweet to watch! x>>
 
PS. Forgot to say that I left the boars away from sows post-op for about 4-6 weeks to be on the safe side.

Latent sperm in the boars tubes can do damage, apparently! ;);):))
 
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