Hello,
I have recently rescued a guinea who turned out to be pregnant. She gave birth to 3 healthy pups, and one not so healthy which sadly had to be euthanized. It looks like I have found a home for the 2 female pups when they are old enough, leaving the mother and one male pup who I may keep. The male was separated at 3 weeks old.
If I do keep them I would be housing them together, but obviously need to desex one of them. My finances don't allow me to desex both. I have had a castrated male before and found he had a lot of buildup of gunk around his penis which he didn't have before he was castrated. I don't mind the extra cleaning but it isn't the most fun job in the world!
Would a spayed female and entire male likely get along ok, or am I better off having an entire female and castrated male? Also is spaying as safe as castrating? Mum is an unknown age but I do know this is not her first litter. Any information or opinions would be greatly appreciated!
I have recently rescued a guinea who turned out to be pregnant. She gave birth to 3 healthy pups, and one not so healthy which sadly had to be euthanized. It looks like I have found a home for the 2 female pups when they are old enough, leaving the mother and one male pup who I may keep. The male was separated at 3 weeks old.
If I do keep them I would be housing them together, but obviously need to desex one of them. My finances don't allow me to desex both. I have had a castrated male before and found he had a lot of buildup of gunk around his penis which he didn't have before he was castrated. I don't mind the extra cleaning but it isn't the most fun job in the world!
Would a spayed female and entire male likely get along ok, or am I better off having an entire female and castrated male? Also is spaying as safe as castrating? Mum is an unknown age but I do know this is not her first litter. Any information or opinions would be greatly appreciated!