Sitemaps

Neautering Guinea Pigs2007-11-24 22:13:54

I have 3 boars and 2 sows, I am planning on getting another sow and neautering all the boars... so they will be in pairs.

What are your thoughts on neautering?

How old do they have the be befrore you neauter them?

Does neutering stop aggresion between males?

Can I be 100% that my male is sterile?

How long do I have to wait before the neautered male goes in with the female?

Thanks!! :)

Answers:

The only valid, non-medical reason to neuter your male guinea pig is because you have a female you want him to room with. Neutering does little to change the behavior of aggressive guinea pigs, unlike the effect it has on other types of animals. Likewise, neutering does little to curb mounting or sexual behavior. It will prevent unwanted pregnancies. There is no need or reason to neuter two boars living together. If they don't get along now, neutering won't help

Performing a surgical procedure on any animal involves the risk of death from complications--either on the operating table, post-operatively, or later during recovery at home, sometimes due to infections.

Neutering a guinea pig inherently carries more risks than neutering cats, dogs or other larger animals. The guinea pig is smaller, the operation is complicated by the nature of the scrotal area and open inguinal canal. They are harder to surgically prepare. They are more susceptible to anesthesia reactions, stress, and post-op infections.