2006-10-31 00:13:10 · 13 answers · asked by EmmaB 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
They are pets who don't escape like dogs and cats to make babies nor do they have health issues like ferrets. While it might be better I've never heard that you need to get either of these animals fixed to keep them as pets.
2006-10-31 00:40:31 · answer #1 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't bother getting your guinea pig neutered (unless of course you want to keep it with another guinea pig of the opposite gender). Especially if it is a sow, it is much more invasive and tricky. It is better to neuter a boar than have the sow fixed.
Rabbits on the other hand should be neutered. I have a Buck and he mounts everything in sight.. including my limbs! If you don't mind a very sexually frustrated bunny then don't but it will probably get on your nerves. And if you have a Doe I would also get her done as they can be very grumpy (so I have heard).
Sooo...
rabbit = neuter
guinea pig - don't neuter
2006-10-31 03:20:56 · answer #2 · answered by Trina 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you must get you bunny and guinea neutered. A male bunny needs to be done when his bits drop at around 3 months and a female needs to be done at approx 6 - 7 months. Females have a 95% chance of getting uterine cancer after the age of 5 and not many survive. Guinea also need to be done at approx 3 - 6 months. Guineas who are alone don't necessarily need to done unless they are with a partner of the opposite sex and it is easier to neuter boars. Litter mates of the same sex can be left alone in guineas, but bunnies from the same litter always need to be done to control aggression as well as future pregnancies. Hope this helps and try to find a vet who is rabbit/ guinea savvy, as not all vets have interests in these little creatures. Good Luck.
2006-10-31 03:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by india 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to get the rabbit neutered or spayed. Rabbits won't live any longer or shorter if they are neutered/spayed. Also, rabbits should not be kept together because you risk the likelihood of fighting, biting or fur chewing which are all common occurrences if you leave them together past 70 days old. Also, if you don't have two rabbits together (which they shouldn't be in the first place) you don't risk the female getting pregnant by a male.
2006-11-01 02:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to, and in my opinion, you shouldn't spay a rabbit/guinea pig. Sure, it can prevent some problems, but the odds of losing your bunny during the surgery, especially a spay, is quite high...I would say it outweighs any benefits. Talk to your vet and see what he/she has to say about it. Although I believe in the above in general, there may be specific cases, such as chronic uterine infection, that would require spaying.
2006-11-02 17:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
frequently, the smaller the rabbit, the crabbier it really is going to be, personality-sensible. i'm not particular why it really is, that is in basic terms what i have continually experienced - i'm particular that is not that way with all rabbits, although. in case you do confirm to pick a rabbit, i'd recommend a lady, considering that men have an inclination to mark their territory a lot by technique of peeing, it really is a wide difficulty in case you recommend on protecting it interior. i do not comprehend as a lot about guinea pigs, yet there's a touch heads-up about rabbits.
2016-12-05 09:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you don't HAVE to get it done - unless you intend to put them in with other rabbits and guinea pigs of the opposite sex and end up with lots of babies. If you have questions, give your vet a quick call for a chat.
2006-10-31 00:16:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you did know that you cannot have a male rabbit with a female guinea.... yep you guessed it... the rabbit will kill it if not split i in half, yes you do need to have them neutered if they will be going with the same sex.
2006-10-31 12:07:39 · answer #8 · answered by pinky_star_3825 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to get it done - but like many things you dont have to get done its in the animals best interests to get it done...
here are reasons for rabbits -
http://www.animalrescueandcare.org.uk/rabbitneut.asp
from what i read its abit more complicated when it comes to guinea pigs and is suggested you ring your vet to see their experience... here is someones personal experience
http://jackiesguineapiggies.com/neutering.html
vets also vary on what age they will neuter at aswell - again ring your surgery for advice on this.
2006-10-31 03:01:03 · answer #9 · answered by alrightyyy_then 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really is within the best interest of the rabbit to get it fixed. Here is an article as to why.
2006-10-31 00:38:26 · answer #10 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋