To neuter or not to neuter

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rp1993

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I’d love to hear people’s thoughts on my current dilemma..

As Pringle has just needed a dental and has just turned 5 I felt it may be a good idea to neuter panko in preparation for when the inevitable happens.

Panko is approx 2.5-3 years old he is a wild boy but he LOVES company and we are very lucky Pringle is chilled and laid back and puts up with him, obviously I’m worried that when Pringle may cross the bridge panko may be a challenge boy to bond with another boar hence why I thought about neutering him in preparation.

As Pringle has made a full recovery from his dental and seems to be back to normal I am now at a quandary as to if I should go through and neuter panko or not, I will be moving soon and our current vets are very good so I have confidence in them, but I am thinking should I put him through it given Pringle is doing very well and could have plenty of years left.
 
It's a difficult one! You know Panko the best and if you feel that he may be a challenge to bond with another boy, it gives you more options when the inevitable happens. It's also difficult to find vets you trust.
 
You have to do what feels right. But I personally wouldn’t put a piggy through any op that wasn’t life saving. I just couldn’t cope with the guilt if anything went wrong. Good luck making your decision for Panko.
 
As was writen above, you're the only one who can make this decision and you also have to live with the consequences if anything went wrong.

In Austria, I'm extremely reluctant to get a sow spayed, but I wouldn't think twice about neutering a healthy boar.
And they are just so happy living with girls. :love:
But it's always a risk, even if it is small.
 
Thanks everyone, it’s good to hear others opinions, it’s so tricky as to if I should I risk it now whilst he is healthy and happy knowing we have a very good vet or wait and see if when the inevitable happens he can be tried with some boars before neutering!
I think we will give the vets a call and discuss with them.
 
It’s good that you are thinking of Panko’s long term wellbeing.
Having boars who live with sows I know how happy they can be .
Every op is a risk and poor Micah developed a scrotal abscess after his neutering which required a second op but he recovered well and was the happiest boy when he was allowed to live with his new wives.
 
I'll be getting Mourne neutered. He managed to wreck his chances with Bann in less than two minutes and I don't imagine he's going to be any better next time round. I'd rather have him neutered and be prepared, even if it's a "just in case". Bann's too old, but I don't want to relegate Mourne to the single life forever.
 
Once it was confirmed that Master Boris was a satin I immediately thought about getting Sir George done for future proofing. But then we realised what a calm and mellow gentlepig he is. Added to Master Boris showing no overt symptoms of S.S. it didn't happen.
Then all the kerfuffle with Master Boris being too much for poor Sir George to live with. Later this year we will try one last attempt at bonding them as no bridges were burned. If that fails I want them both done and "married" as the cage is big enough, it might chill Master Boris (and any excuse for more piggies)
 
After having boars living with sows, I have seen how happy they can be. If you have a good vet who you trust, I’d be leaning at getting Panko neutered why he’s still young, fit and healthy so you have more options in the future

However, it’s not a decision to take lightly as there’s still risks with neutering

I’d have a chat with the vet and make you’re happy before making any firm decisions

Good luck with whatever you decide as only you can make the decision x
 
It’s a really tough decision for you and whatever decision you reach will no doubt be made out of absolute love and with the best of intentions. If you have good and competent vets who are experienced in neutering than the risks are lower but there is always a risk with any anaesthetic or surgical procedure And recovery. But neutering him while Young and healthy would certainly give him plenty of options for the future.
 
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