Sperm rod queries

[haratical]

Hi,
I recently posted asking what was coming out of my guinea pig and was delighted to find out it was a sperm rod! Thanks for everyone's help on that one. He's since produced several more, and seems to be in a lot of pain still. I was wondering if anyone knows if that's a bad sign and if I should take him to a vet, or if it's just something that happens.
My boar (Ezlo) lives with 3 sows (Amy, Violet, and Rolo), and is neutered. He's about 2 and a half years old now. Is it a possibility that living with 3 girls is causing the rods? I've had Amy and Violet for over a year now, and Rolo for several months. He's never had these issues before, but he often tried to mount the girls. I had the joy of learning about boar glue because of it!
I've tried looking this up, but I've not had any luck. Admittedly I'm a bit freaked out because Ezlo's brother Moosh died of a urinary infection less than 1 years old. (Took him to the vet, and his bladder exploded as they flushed it out).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Claire W]

I think it’s just something that happens and apart from gently removing them I do not think there’s much more you can do

However, if his penis is swollen and as he’s in pain, he will benefit from some metacam and help from the vet x

 

[Piggies&buns]

Sperm rods are normal part of being a boar. It’s nothing to do with him living with the girls - bonded boar pairs and single boars also produce them.
However even though they are normal, they still need to be taken seriously particularly as he is in pain so he must see a vet. Large rods can be very painful and can cause infections.

 

[haratical]

I think it’s just something that happens and apart from gently removing them I do not think there’s much more you can do

However, if his penis is swollen and as he’s in pain, he will benefit from some metacam and help from the vet x

I've booked him in for an appointment later today, thank you!

 

[Wiebke]

Hi,
I recently posted asking what was coming out of my guinea pig and was delighted to find out it was a sperm rod! Thanks for everyone's help on that one. He's since produced several more, and seems to be in a lot of pain still. I was wondering if anyone knows if that's a bad sign and if I should take him to a vet, or if it's just something that happens.
My boar (Ezlo) lives with 3 sows (Amy, Violet, and Rolo), and is neutered. He's about 2 and a half years old now. Is it a possibility that living with 3 girls is causing the rods? I've had Amy and Violet for over a year now, and Rolo for several months. He's never had these issues before, but he often tried to mount the girls. I had the joy of learning about boar glue because of it!
I've tried looking this up, but I've not had any luck. Admittedly I'm a bit freaked out because Ezlo's brother Moosh died of a urinary infection less than 1 years old. (Took him to the vet, and his bladder exploded as they flushed it out).

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi

Please have him vet checked in case the sperm rods have caused an infection. Some boys and some ages are more prone to them but they can happen at all ages.

Have you got a vet more experienced with small animals? Guinea pig bladders are a lot more delicate and have to be flushed ever so gently and carefully to prevent urine from backing up into the kidneys (or from being damaged by the pressure and volume of the water that is injected into them, otherwise it can be very easily a fatal procedure. Many vets won't do it anymore for guinea pigs for that reason.

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[haratical]

Hi

Please have him vet checked in case the sperm rods have caused an infection. Some boys and some ages are more prone to them but they can happen at all ages.

Have you got a vet more experienced with small animals? Guinea pig bladders are a lot more delicate and have to be flushed ever so gently and carefully to prevent urine from backing up into the kidneys (or from being damaged by the pressure and volume of the water that is injected into them, otherwise it can be very easily a fatal procedure. Many vets won't do it anymore for guinea pigs for that reason.

Thread 'Recommended Guinea Pig Vets'

Apr 18, 2018

1 Other countries than the UK
2 Scotland
3 England
- Nort East
- Yorkshire, Humberside & Cumbria
- North West
- West Midlands
- East Midlands
- East of England
- South West
- London & South East
4 Wales
- North Wales (currently no entries)
- South Wales
5 Northern Ireland (currently no entries)


1 Other countries than the UK

Here is a link to recommended vets in several countries: Guinea Lynx...

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It seems I've got a couple near me that can help. That explains how my poor Moosh died, as the vet I went to isn't listed on here. It was an emergency vet as he stopped peeing altogether and was in immense pain.
I'll be sure to visit one of these if I can!

 

[Wiebke]

It seems I've got a couple near me that can help. That explains how my poor Moosh died, as the vet I went to isn't listed on here. It was an emergency vet as he stopped peeing altogether and was in immense pain.
I'll be sure to visit one of these if I can!

All the best.

Sadly, guinea pigs don't feature much if at all on a general vet's curriculum. I use my - decent - local general vets for anything that doesn't require exotics knowledge and skills unless it is a race for life and I was unable to get an emergency slot at the best piggy savvy vets in the area.