neutering

[lincolnsmommy]

on the RSPCA website it says they are having guinea pigs neutered at 4 months of age. i thought it was 6months? I'm waiting till Kenickie is 6 months before his neutered but if its earlier i can get him booked in.
which is it?

thanks

 

[MemberY]

It is best to wait until 5-6 months until the testicles have dropped completely and the guinea is a decent weight.

 

[Toffee4ever]

It is probably more to do with the pig itself, earlier developers / bigger pigs for their age can be done as soon as the vet thinks it is appropriate.

 

[MarthaAndMaud]

Our vet will do it at approx 16 weeks, once the testicles have dropped.

 

[lincolnsmommy]

so shall i just book him in for a consultation to find out? his nearly 5 months i think

 

[Laura-CCC4]

The vets I had my piggies neutered with went by weight more than anything. I had Charlie done at just under 4 months, and Dexter was done at 6 months.