De-sexing Surgery

Female Guinea Pigs

We do not recommend routine de-sexing of female Guinea Pigs unless the vet has diagnosed a health problem such as cystic ovaries.

Male Guinea Pigs

If you want to keep two or more guinea pigs together it is important to castrate any males.

If you have one male and one female it is best to castrate your male to prevent any uncontrolled breeding.

If you have two males then you will not want them to fight.

Male guinea pigs can be castrated at the age of 6 -8 months old, once the descent of the testicles into the scrotal sacs is obvious. (ie you can see the testicles bulging).

The surgery is done under general anaesthetic, is fairly quick, has some potential complications like wound infection or bleeding, but is usually safe.

We use 3 types of pain relief injections, before, during & after the surgery to keep her as comfortable as possible.

We always give fluids before or during the surgery to reduce the risk of dehydration.

Our nursing staff will also normally give 2 meals of critical care after the surgery to reduce the risk of gut stasis.

Once he goes home your boy will need a couple of days of nursing, support feeding and rest after the surgery.