Tara95
Adult Guinea Pig
Hello All, Wisnton is due to have his nueturing Operation on Monday morning. He will be exactly 9 weeks old tomorrow so will be nearly 9 and a half weeks when he has his operation and the vet said she would neuter him from 8 weeks. He is going to an exotic specialist who specialises in nueturing so he doesn't have to live alone for a longer period of time than necessary aslong as he is in full health. When I spoke to the assistant on the phone she advised me that the best weight to have the operation would between 600-1000grams and being overweight can be more dangerous than being under. I know online it does recommend male guinea pigs to be atleast 650grams. I weighed him yesterday and he is 630grams. (Although, I'm hoping my scales are not entirely accurate as to me he feels atleast 700grams and is in full health) Having said that he never overeats and does leave his veg at times. Another thing, the reason I have booked the appointment this week is because I am off work all week so I will be able to syringe feed him/monitor him closely all week. But If I had to wait another week or two I would be at work so I wouldn't be able to watch him which could be very dangerous! He is really lonely and just wants to be with his sisters so I feel for him it would be cruel to make him wait any longer than necessary. I would like advice on how to handle him after surgery and how to monitor him and is there anything I need to purchase or do before/after surgery? I know I need to clean his cage everyday to prevent infection and I have syringes and vitamin C just incase. Not sure if I should purchase some critical care just in case.
Many thanks,
Tara
Many thanks,
Tara