Neutering your male guinea pig will keep him from getting your females pregnant.
This rule also holds if you have babies from your guinea pigs. Some veterinarians won’t do the surgery this early. If that’s the case, keep your guinea pig separate from females until you can have the surgery done.
Neutering won’t change your guinea pig’s temperament nor will it help him get along with other males better. While neutering will prevent testicular cancer as it does in dogs and cats, guinea pigs aren’t as likely to get as dogs or cats. [5] X Research source
You can also ask for recommendations from your friends or family members who have small pets. Some humane societies offer low-cost neutering for guinea pigs, so check your local society.
Some rescues have the guinea pigs neutered before adopting them out, and then it’s included in the adoption fee.
The vet will also need to shave the area to perform the surgery. The hair will grow back, though!
Sometimes, antibiotics can upset your guinea pig’s stomach, which is where the probiotics come in.
Make sure you read and follow all of the instructions on the pain reliever. Don’t give your guinea pig too much pain reliever. Follow the dosing instructions carefully. Your vet may decide that your guinea pig doesn’t need a pain reliever.
Keep your guinea pig away from the other guinea pigs to help keep him quiet. Make sure your guinea pig eats within 24 hours of its surgery. If it won’t eat, contact your vet immediately, as this can be an emergency.
Hold the guinea pig against your chest with 1 hand, cupping 1 finger in front of and 1 finger behind his front legs. Use your thumb and pointer finger to guide his head. Insert the syringe in the front of his mouth until you’re just behind his front teeth. Slowly push the medicine in his mouth, allowing him to drink it as you do. To give your guinea pig probiotics in addition to the antibiotics, buy a tube of probiotic gel recommended by your vet. Then, give your guinea pig a drop from the tube once a day, but make sure to separate it from the antibiotic dose by 4-6 hours. The probiotics are flavored, and the guinea pig will latch on and eat the drop. [13] X Research source
Ask your vet when you need to bring in your guinea pig for a checkup. If your pet appears to be ill or might be having complications, take it back to the vet immediately.
