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Post by lyndsey on Jan 4, 2016 15:23:30 GMT
yeah they both have a bed compartment and a little teddy to snuggle into lol, its and under over hutch but were the gape was ive put clear plastic with a few little holes so they can hear see and smell each other i just keep finding them snuggled up ateatherside of the barrier its kinda heartbreaking im to much of a softy lol hopefully will be sorted soon as the vet says when there 1kilo he can perform the operation if need be.
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Post by 3piggles on Jan 4, 2016 15:30:47 GMT
Once the neutering is done, he needs to stay clear of her for at least another 4 weeks, to make sure all the sperm is out of his system. Some people say 6-8 weeks, but I've only waited 4 weeks, and it was enough. There have been the unexpected pregnancies after 6 weeks, which is why some say to wait 8 weeks. I think you're doing a great job. You have to work with the set up you have, and get through the heartbreak of listening to them call for each other. Good work
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Post by lyndsey on Jan 4, 2016 16:31:55 GMT
Thanks i am trying and thanks for the extra advice i will make sure to keep note of it. Thanks its has been hard but were getting there.
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Post by Bean on Jan 4, 2016 20:23:37 GMT
Castrated? That sounds a bit severe. Do you mean neutered/sterilised? They do chop off their testicles, so whichever word you use, it's not a pleasant thought! My husband crosses his legs whenever we have any boys go in for a bit of snippy snippy! An experienced vet with a good record is a marvellous thing to have - of course any surgery is a risk, but it's minimised when you have someone knowledgeable and experienced on the case. I know people, including members here, who have lost boars from post-neutering complications who would have a different view on any non-lifesaving surgery. But for many others (myself included) it's been a simple procedure that has increased happiness all round. It's great your vet is a pig enthusiast himself too!
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Post by shades on Jan 5, 2016 1:19:23 GMT
They really cut them off - that's terrible! Poor little pigs. Brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it. I feel for them.
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Post by Bean on Jan 5, 2016 9:26:45 GMT
If you just sever the tubes, there's a chance of reattachment. But a vasectomy is also a more complicated surgery to do (which means more time under anaesthetic) and therefore also more expensive procedure to do that rather than swipe them straight off.
I know in some animals like cats and dogs, removing the testicles (rather than a vasectomy) also changes behaviour, reducing traits considered undesirable like aggression and territoriality. Not true for guinea pigs, so the cost and simplicity are probably more important factors.
I have to say my guinea boys got over their operations very well - there was only a day or two of looking a bit sorry for themselves, and they are both much happier with female companions than they were with each other. Whereas all my human male friends who have had vasectomies have suffered a lot more for a lot longer!
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Post by shades on Jan 5, 2016 9:39:37 GMT
....Whereas all my human male friends who have had vasectomies have suffered a lot more for a lot longer! I'll bear that in mind if it's ever suggested to me but it still sounds better than the guinea pig option
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Post by 3piggles on Jan 5, 2016 22:22:35 GMT
Lol, it does sound better, but Bean is right. As soon as a pig goes under anesthesia, its body temp starts to drop quite rapidly. The shorter and more effective the op, the more likely the pig is to survive. Maybe we use Spay and Neuter, because they sound better
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Post by lyndsey on Jan 6, 2016 15:58:26 GMT
well been to the vets and little gizmo is a boy and chewy a girl the vet didnt even charge me she hasnt been caught yet and he will be getting the operation when he is old/ big enough x
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Post by 3piggles on Jan 6, 2016 16:39:53 GMT
Excellent Usually not mating means they are very young, prepubescent. Glad you caught it in time, and it was great of the vet not to charge you
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Post by lyndsey on Jan 6, 2016 16:44:07 GMT
hi yeah it was it was great of him he was lovely and found them cute as there so small lol.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Jan 6, 2016 18:30:58 GMT
Now you know for sure hunny and I agree, what a super vet you have. Ours I am afraid always charge Hugs JO xx
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Post by lyndsey on Jan 6, 2016 19:02:12 GMT
Thank you yeah now I know and can sort things out for them thanks everyone for your great help. Xx
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Post by Bean on Jan 7, 2016 9:52:22 GMT
I like the sound of your vet and happy growing to Gizmo so he can have his op and go back with Chewy. I assume the vet thought they looked to be in good health? Hope it reassured you they are doing well despite objecting to the separation.
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Post by lyndsey on Jan 8, 2016 13:33:46 GMT
Yeah it's helped calm my mind and yeah he said there in good health and he hasn't caught her yet which is good. Just got to fatten them up now lol. He thinks they may have been malnurished when younger as there small for there age but doing well
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Post by jolovespiggies on Jan 8, 2016 19:22:55 GMT
It is nice to know you have a vet who for want of a better phrase, is on your side. Someone you can speak to there who knows what they are talking about. It won't take them long to put on weight love if they are anything like ours, greedy LOL!
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Jan 10, 2016 20:23:57 GMT
I had a runt, and while he did get bigger, he was never a big pig. As long as he gets to a healthy weight, so he can survive the operation, he'll be okay. It sounds as if they've found the perfect home to get healthy
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Post by Bean on Jan 11, 2016 10:29:44 GMT
I don't think a very early pregnancy would be palpable, but very much hope that she has escaped!
Hope they are both getting on well in their separate quarters.
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Post by lyndsey on Jan 11, 2016 23:42:34 GMT
He yeah there both getting on great eating well now they love there food. Would appreciate if anyone knows any good sites for vedge does and don't though. So far all is looking like she escaped pregnancy. We have took to taking them out but keeping them separated so I hold one Wilstead the other plays then we swap so they seem happy with the arrangement.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Jan 12, 2016 18:19:28 GMT
I am so glad they are eating well love, it is always the yardstick I use to tell me if a piggy isn't very well.
Hugs JO xx
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