CottonMather
Warren Veteran
how long post neuter do I need to leave a male piggy before putting him in with un-neutered girls?
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guinea pig neuter question
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honeybunny
Wise Old Thumper
Some vets say 4 weeks..some 5..so I'd say 5...
:shock::shock: I've never heard that before!
maisydaisystar
Alpha Buck
i was told 4 weeks by the vet when star was done, i go on the guinea pig forum, and someone on there who is a rescue says she had been told by her vet only waits 2 weeks, which she does and has never had a pregnant piggie (can't remember who it was now). She said vets are over precaucious with their length of times to be safe.
My vet said 4-5 weeks, but he also said that he knew of a rabbit that had mated successfully 4 weeks post neuter. So I would leave it at least 5 weeks to be on the safe side.
rabbits do have to wait longer than piggies for some reason - I'd always leave it 8wks with rabbits
JellyBelly
Mama Doe
My vet said 2 weeks...
rabbits do have to wait longer than piggies for some reason - I'd always leave it 8wks with rabbits
That's good to know, in case I ever get a boy rabbit. My vet seems to think 4 weeks should be long enough:roll:
Thumpinbun
Warren Scout
:wave:Hi Faye
My friend Louise checked with the Cavy Trust before introducing ex Honeypigs Diesel and Boris to their new wives, they recommended 4 weeks and there were no resulting piglets from either 'marriage'
Ange
My friend Louise checked with the Cavy Trust before introducing ex Honeypigs Diesel and Boris to their new wives, they recommended 4 weeks and there were no resulting piglets from either 'marriage'
Ange
OriginalFlintstone
Mama Doe
I have always left them 4 weeks, just to be sure!!
CottonMather
Warren Veteran
thanks for the replies - I've read that it's medically impossible after 4 weeks... so I'll be introducing Ravy to the girls some time after the 8th May :shock: wish me luck - he's feisty! :lol:
