|
|
Post by guineagirl on May 30, 2005 16:11:13 GMT
I have two female guinea pigs, I was wondering if it is still necessary for me to get them neutered/spayed?
Thnak you
Katie
|
|
|
|
Post by skipperdoo on May 30, 2005 17:00:15 GMT
No.
|
|
|
|
Post by rap5645 on May 30, 2005 17:29:32 GMT
If you aren't going to put them together with a boy then you don't need to. And Plus you don't know any boy guinea pigs do you.
|
|
|
|
Post by Alix on May 31, 2005 7:54:11 GMT
Even if a boy was going to live with the sows I wouldn't spay the sows. It's a much simpler operation that involves less risk (though still a considerable amount) to have a boar desexed.
|
|
|
|
Post by guineapiglover15 on Jun 14, 2005 23:29:01 GMT
Not unless you put them with boys. Otherwise do not neuter them my girlfriends did this once to her sow because she was going to put her in with a boar, now she regrets it since her pig developed complications.
~guineapiglover15
|
|
|
|
Post by caspertheghost on Jul 21, 2005 17:23:57 GMT
Nope. I find it cruel since you don't have permission from the cavy, and your taking away his 'manhood' , and that just sounds really harsh thing to do. That's my opinion, and I know no others will agree.
|
|
|
|
Post by Marg on Jul 21, 2005 17:26:38 GMT
If you but a male in there, neuter the male not the females because it is a simpler operation for a male.
Caspertheghost, we neutered my dogs, its not really a bad thing its to protect them and your self from having about 10 puppies.
|
|
|
|
Post by samnbud on Jul 21, 2005 17:32:06 GMT
Katie,
Why do you feel it is necessary to get your females spayed?
If you have 2 females and dont plan on getting any more guinea pigs, nor males than no.
It is a very complicated and some times expensive operation.
Do you want a boy guinea pig is that why?
If you do then it is far better and sometimes cheaper to get a boy and the extra cage/supplies than it would be to have 2 girls spayed. (And yes it will have to be supervised around the females.)
And if you have the funds and you must have a male, then yes it is far easier to have the male neutered. Although, many people will have a different opinion.
|
|
|
|
Post by caspertheghost on Jul 21, 2005 17:45:12 GMT
I didn't say dogs & cats, I said 'cavies'. My cats are neutered, but my dog isn't.
|
|
|
|
Post by Marg on Jul 21, 2005 17:59:21 GMT
Well you don't have permission from a cat or dog either.
|
|
|
|
Post by caspertheghost on Jul 21, 2005 18:01:24 GMT
But they like to run around- and its cruel to put them in a cage.
|
|
|
|
Post by caspertheghost on Jul 21, 2005 18:01:59 GMT
Plus it's much, much, much dangerous for cavies than cats & dogs.
|
|
|
|
Post by samnbud on Jul 21, 2005 18:04:26 GMT
Might I add that this was our guest guineagirl's thread. I understand that you each have an opinion that you would like to share, but please let's keep to the topic at hand.....may I also add that you do have pm ability. Thank you.
|
|
|
|
Post by Merry on Jul 21, 2005 18:17:52 GMT
Why was this thread pulled up? The date is towards the end of May.  |
|
|
|
Post by Marg on Jul 21, 2005 18:21:41 GMT
I don't know someone else posted today to when i saw it do did I.
|
|
|
|
Post by samnbud on Jul 21, 2005 18:24:38 GMT
Confusing isnt it to have old threads pop up...but also a teaching tool, no?
|
|
