Neuter male?

[jrascon]

Today my male guinea pig sadly passed away. He was sick but as you know it’s already almost too late when they show signs, and unfortunately we couldn’t get him into the vet.

I now have his cage mate (male) and in a separate cage a female. Has anyone had problems from nutering their male and having them live with female?
This is Buttercup (passed away, white and tan/brownish) and teacup (black and white)

 

[Black piggies]

Sorry for your loss, Buttercup was gorgeous, what a smile.
A few years ago I "rescued" a boar who I'd seen living alone for ages in the adoption tank of a pet shop, had him neutered and he lived very happily with my 2 sows. I've currently got a healthy boar who was neutered by the rescue he was at. Just 2 examples, but all OK.

 

[jrascon]

Sorry for your loss, Buttercup was gorgeous, what a smile.
A few years ago I "rescued" a boar who I'd seen living alone for ages in the adoption tank of a pet shop, had him neutered and he lived very happily with my 2 sows. I've currently got a healthy boar who was neutered by the rescue he was at. Just 2 examples, but all OK.

thank you!

 

[My Piggies]

I'm so sorry for your loss of Buttercup. Sleep tight gorgeous boy

 

[Wiebke]

Today my male guinea pig sadly passed away. He was sick but as you know it’s already almost too late when they show signs, and unfortunately we couldn’t get him into the vet.

I now have his cage mate (male) and in a separate cage a female. Has anyone had problems from nutering their male and having them live with female?
This is Buttercup (passed away, white and tan/brownish) and teacup (black and white)

Hi

I am ever so sorry for your loss.

Here is our comprehensive neutering information, which you will find helpful. A lot depends on the experience of your vet with small animal ops and the post-op nursing team: Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths, Facts and Post-op Care

The alternative option (and one you can implement straight away) is to put your piggies in adjoining cages or a divided larger cage so they can interact with and stimulate each other. You will be facing a 6 weeks post-op recovery wait anyway as he operation removes the testicles but not the tube that carry the semen to the penis.
Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities (contains chapters on bereaved piggies and your various companionship options)

You can never predict how a bonding goes. In the end, it always comes down to a personality match and whether the two piggies involved want to be together or not at the bottom line. There is no measure that can change their outlook, how the two personalities vibe and predict the dynamics between the unique personalities involved.
Here is some more helpful information about mixed pairs and bonding dynamics:
A Closer Look At Pairs (Boars - Sows - Mixed)
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

Please take your time to think things through. With a neighbour through the bars, your bereaved girl is not likely to pine away. She may (or may not, as piggies can react very differently to a death) be withdrawn for some days as she is grieving for her mate. Please give her that time; as long as she is eating and drinking, she will be OK. Guinea pigs don't grieve any less deeply than we humans, only that the urge for survival is allowing them less time to do so.

And finally, here is our practical and sensitive guide for grieving humans; especially when you have never been confronted with a death and a loss before or have children: Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

 

[jrascon]

Hi

I am ever so sorry for your loss.

Here is our comprehensive neutering information, which you will find helpful. A lot depends on the experience of your vet with small animal ops and the post-op nursing team: Neutered / De-sexed Boars And Neutering Operations: Myths, Facts and Post-op Care

The alternative option (and one you can implement straight away) is to put your piggies in adjoining cages or a divided larger cage so they can interact with and stimulate each other. You will be facing a 6 weeks post-op recovery wait anyway as he operation removes the testicles but not the tube that carry the semen to the penis.
Looking After a Bereaved Guinea Pig
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities (contains chapters on bereaved piggies and your various companionship options)

You can never predict how a bonding goes. In the end, it always comes down to a personality match and whether the two piggies involved want to be together or not at the bottom line. There is no measure that can change their outlook, how the two personalities vibe and predict the dynamics between the unique personalities involved.
Here is some more helpful information about mixed pairs and bonding dynamics:
A Closer Look At Pairs (Boars - Sows - Mixed)
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

Please take your time to think things through. With a neighbour through the bars, your bereaved girl is not likely to pine away. She may (or may not, as piggies can react very differently to a death) be withdrawn for some days as she is grieving for her mate. Please give her that time; as long as she is eating and drinking, she will be OK. Guinea pigs don't grieve any less deeply than we humans, only that the urge for survival is allowing them less time to do so.

And finally, here is our practical and sensitive guide for grieving humans; especially when you have never been confronted with a death and a loss before or have children: Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

thank you so much!

 

[Bill & Ted]

So sorry you lost Buttercup, sending you big hugs x
I had a bonded pair of boars Bill and Ted (in my avatar) and I got Ted neutered at 5 with no problems when Bill passed away very suddenly. Ted was able to spend his older age with two beautiful little sows Ginger and Posh
As long as you have an experienced Gu8neaguinea pig vet who has successfully neutered piggies then any risk is greatly reduced. Here’s Ted with his ladies

 

[jrascon]

So sorry you lost Buttercup, sending you big hugs x
I had a bonded pair of boars Bill and Ted (in my avatar) and I got Ted neutered at 5 with no problems when Bill passed away very suddenly. Ted was able to spend his older age with two beautiful little sows Ginger and Posh
As long as you have an experienced Gu8neaguinea pig vet who has successfully neutered piggies then any risk is greatly reduced. Here’s Ted with his ladies
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thank you! They are adorable!

 

[Merab]

So sorry for your loss.

This is Micah, condemned to a solitary life until I rescued him.
He was successfully neutered and now lives very happily with his wives.
I had an excellent vet who I trusted with his op.