What happens to a guinea pig when it is neutered?
Neutering or ‘spaying’ a female involves removing the womb and ovaries (an ovariohysterectomy). Neutering or ‘castrating’ the male involves the removal of the testicles. The vet usually makes a small incision on each scrotum and surgically removes the testicles from within.
Can a guinea pig survive after an operation?
In the last few years, advances in guinea pig health care have meant that your guinea pig is more likely than ever to survive an operation. However, it’s not a nice experience for anyone, and there are some steps you should take to ensure that your guinea pig recovers as quickly as possible.
What kind of vet should I See to neuter my guinea pig?
Most cat and dog vets should NOT do a guinea pig neuter. You need to find a vet who has done quite a few guinea pig neuters AND has a high success rate doing them. Guinea pigs are usually seen by what is referred to as an “exotic” or small animal vet.
What to do if your guinea pig has a cut?
If a cut has been made in your guinea pig then it can get infected and may reopen. If it swells a lot, becomes hard, seeps pus, or you can see stitches that are supposed to be internal, then get in contact with your vet. If your pet appears to be in pain, contact your vet too, as they will probably be able to give your guinea pig some painkillers.
When do guinea pigs come out of mourning?
Unlike humans, most guinea pigs come out of deep mourning after a few days and get on with the vital job of surviving again, even if they have lost their previous sparkle.
What does it mean when a guinea pig is neutered?
Neutering refers to the removal of the reproductive organs, which permanently prevents an animal from breeding and/or becoming pregnant. Technically, the term neuter refers to the procedure done in either a male or female animal, though it is commonly used more for the male procedure involving removal of the testicles, also known as castration.
What to do with a guinea pig that has died?
If the companion has died from a transmittable illness, please have your surviving piggy checked by a vet and wait 2-4 weeks before letting your bereaved guinea pig come in contact with others (quarantine). It can be a weighing up of risks if your bereaved guinea pig is showing signs of acute pining.
When to get a New Guinea Pig for a bereavement?
It can be a weighing up of risks if your bereaved guinea pig is showing signs of acute pining. If you are dealing with multiple deaths from some transmittable mystery problem, please do not get any new piggies until any risk of transmission has passed and the source has been identified.
