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Castration - should piggies be on pain meds + anti-biotics ?
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It depends on the vet. Some do to be over cautious but many don’t unless there are obvious signs of complications and they are needed.
A boar neuter isn’t too invasive usually.
You could always talk to your vet if you’re worried though.
A boar neuter isn’t too invasive usually.
You could always talk to your vet if you’re worried though.
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It very much depends on the operation method; things have changed quite a bit in this area but it very much depends on the vet you choose and what they are happiest with.
You are well within your rights to discuss this point with your vet during the pre-op health check and to ask them to explain their operation method and post-op care. The individual operation experience in terms of guinea pig neutering varies a lot.
My last two boys I had neutered on my own account (mostly I adopt them already neutered) didn't need any antibiotic because they were operated in sterile conditions; the cavity was packed out with antibiotics and then sewn shut with a hidden impenetrable seam.
They were a touch off on the day after the op once the operation cocktail had worn off but basically didn't need anything in the way of post-op care. All they needed were painkillers for the first 5 days until the healing process was well under way.
My Nye (who provides the example for a normal recovery in the last chapter of our neutering guide has been operated that way), and so has my Llelo.
Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths, Facts and Post-op Care
It very much depends on the operation method; things have changed quite a bit in this area but it very much depends on the vet you choose and what they are happiest with.
You are well within your rights to discuss this point with your vet during the pre-op health check and to ask them to explain their operation method and post-op care. The individual operation experience in terms of guinea pig neutering varies a lot.
My last two boys I had neutered on my own account (mostly I adopt them already neutered) didn't need any antibiotic because they were operated in sterile conditions; the cavity was packed out with antibiotics and then sewn shut with a hidden impenetrable seam.
They were a touch off on the day after the op once the operation cocktail had worn off but basically didn't need anything in the way of post-op care. All they needed were painkillers for the first 5 days until the healing process was well under way.
My Nye (who provides the example for a normal recovery in the last chapter of our neutering guide has been operated that way), and so has my Llelo.
Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths, Facts and Post-op Care
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We get all boars neutered before rehoming. No antibiotics are required, but all come home with anti inflammatory pain relief for a few days.
I agree with everyone else.
The best course of action would be to discuss any concerns you have with the vet doing the operation.
I would also ask how regular they perform the procedure - the more experienced the better obviously.
I understand how worrying these things can be but sometimes the internet is not our friend when searching for information.
It is always best to make sure it is from a reliable source or someone with a proven record of many years of experience.
Just because someone says they are an 'expert' or is able to produce a piece of research doesn't always make it true.
The best course of action would be to discuss any concerns you have with the vet doing the operation.
I would also ask how regular they perform the procedure - the more experienced the better obviously.
I understand how worrying these things can be but sometimes the internet is not our friend when searching for information.
It is always best to make sure it is from a reliable source or someone with a proven record of many years of experience.
Just because someone says they are an 'expert' or is able to produce a piece of research doesn't always make it true.