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07-08-08, 01:07 pm
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| Any reason to spay 2 females? If I were to find a bonded pair of females I would be overjoyed. If I only had 2 girls, would there be any reason to spay? I have heard in rabbits that uterine cancer is often developed if left un-spayed. Is this the same in cavies? Also is the surgery dangerous? Thanks for your help. |
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07-08-08, 01:23 pm
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| Re: Any reason to spay 2 females? No it isn't necassary to spay your females. In fact its suggested not to. Its very invasive. I don't beleive that uterine cancer can even happen in a guinea pig. So to answer your question, no. |
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07-08-08, 01:54 pm
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| Re: Any reason to spay 2 females? sorry to double post: I meant that the uterine cancer CAN'T happen in guinea pigs. haha |
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07-08-08, 03:04 pm
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| Re: Any reason to spay 2 females? Sows can get reproductive cancer. Depending on who you ask about their opinion on routine spaying, you'd get different answers. Spaying is much more invasive than neutering. I wouldn't do it unless you have a really good vet and your sow is showing reproductive issues. The rates are not as high as in rabbits. |
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07-08-08, 06:08 pm
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| Re: Any reason to spay 2 females? Alright, thank you, I want long lived, happy piggies, and I want to make sure to check up on everything I can before a pig even sets foot in the house. |
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