Where People & Piggies Thrive

Newbie or Guinea Guru? Popcorn in!

Register for free to enjoy the full benefits.
Find out more about the NEW, drastically improved site and forum!

Register
  • If you need a specific country prefix that isn't listed, please contact the staff.

UK To neuter or not to neuter

sofilovespiggys

Member
Cavy Gazer
Joined
Aug 14, 2015
Posts
7
Joined
Aug 14, 2015
Messages
7
My piggy is middle aged and his companion has recently passed away so I'm looking to find him a new buddy. I was originally thinking of getting him a younger boy to live with but now I'm thinking that perhaps he would be happier with a girl his own age from a rescue? Is it a good idea to vet him neutered or should i have two boys?
 

magicpiggie

Well-known Member
Cavy Slave
Joined
Mar 31, 2015
Posts
348
Joined
Mar 31, 2015
Messages
348
I personally think you should get a female. They will be less likely to fight, but the procedure will be more costly. Eather option is great, and I think it will work out however you do it. Good luck!

If you decide to neuter just make sure that you quarantine the male for three weeks so all the sperm can die out. How big of a cage are you planning to use? For two males the preceded cage size is 2x5
 

smfetter

Well-known Member
Cavy Slave
Joined
Jul 24, 2015
Posts
68
Joined
Jul 24, 2015
Messages
68
My piggy just turned four and was neutered 3 weeks ago after his cage mate died. He came through with flying colors! They initially charged me for critical care but then decided to take the payment off because he was eating on his own IMMEDIATELY following surgery! The vet told me to wait 6-8 weeks so he still has a while to go [emoji17]
 
Status
This thread has been closed due to inactivity. You can create a new thread to discuss this topic.

Similar threads

Hazelnut
Replies
3
Views
20K
bpatters
bpatters
Conniehu
Replies
2
Views
2K
Guinea Pig Papa
Guinea Pig Papa
onezero
Replies
7
Views
3K
cookiesandcreme
cookiesandcreme
Top