guineabecs
Junior Guinea Pig
Hey guys. My friend is having a male and female guinea pig to keep together. Do you think it would be better to neuter the male or spay the female? Thanks x
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Neutering Or Spaying
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piggyfan
It would be better to neuter the male as it is a more straight forward operation. It will take six weeks before he can live with the female.
LeahsPiggies
Teenage Guinea Pig
I agree. Neutering is external operation making it a lot safer. Spaying is internal and a lot more invasive with bigger risks - plus, neutering is less expensive. As piggyfan said, you need to wait 6 weeks after any neuter to put them with their partner as they are still fertile up until then and are at risk of infection.
Definitely neutering! Please be aware that one of my piggies is the surprise baby of a supposedly safe over 5 weeks post neutering operation boar; it can really happen that late, even if it is rare. I have since heard of other cases.
Spaying is a much more intrusive and extensive operation and the sow is longer under general anaesthetics. for these reasons, it is also more expensive and the recovery can be harder.
Please be aware that the piggies need to be a certain age to be operable. This has to be decided by the vets on the grounds of physical development, weight and health.
It is very important that your friend is researching for an experienced operating vet with a good track record in piggy neutering in order to cut down on complications during and after the operation. Using the right vet can make all the difference! We have got a recommended piggy savvy UK vets locator on the top bar.
Your friend's boar and sow can live next door to each other during the recovery period and become friends through the bars. This will make for a much smoother introduction later on.
Spaying is a much more intrusive and extensive operation and the sow is longer under general anaesthetics. for these reasons, it is also more expensive and the recovery can be harder.
Please be aware that the piggies need to be a certain age to be operable. This has to be decided by the vets on the grounds of physical development, weight and health.
It is very important that your friend is researching for an experienced operating vet with a good track record in piggy neutering in order to cut down on complications during and after the operation. Using the right vet can make all the difference! We have got a recommended piggy savvy UK vets locator on the top bar.
Your friend's boar and sow can live next door to each other during the recovery period and become friends through the bars. This will make for a much smoother introduction later on.
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