Does anybody know how long after guinea pigs are neutered they become sterile? My Vet said that with cats and dogs it can take up to 6 weeks, but he wasn't exactly sure about guinea pigs.
I just had my 2 males neutered so I can put them in with my female. We originally got 2 guinea pigs. They were both supposed to be boys, but one turned out to be a girl and we ended up with 5. We decided to keep one of the babies and I found a good home for the other 2, but I don't want that to happen agian, but I wanted to put them all together as soon as I can because now my girl is alone.
Thanks
2006-12-06 09:40:35 · 3 answers · asked by ? 6 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I thought the same thing - no testicles, no sperm. Thats why I'm confused.
2006-12-06 10:06:35 · update #1
No testicles equal no more production, BUT there are some still left in the rest of the male sex organs(tubes, prostate, seminal vesicles, etc, etc, etc). Testosterone levels will also take a while to lower because it is on the blood and on the entire body.
When men do a vasectomy it is the same thing with the sperm problem.
2006-12-07 02:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by f_vidigal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutering is the surgical removal of parts of the reproductive system, rendering an animal sterile and unable to produce offspring. Neutering or 'spaying' a female involves removing the womb and ovaries (an ovariohysterectomy). Neutering or 'castrating' the male involves the removal of the testicles.
Because they remove the organs & not just tie the tubes, the only reason you should keep them separated is during the initial recovery period so that their wounds don't get accidentially ripped open. I am not sure why your vet told you that, but if he has no testicles, he has no sperm. No sperm means no babies!
Hope this helped & good luck!
2006-12-06 17:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The males should be sterile immediately after the procedure, but to be sure, give it at least 1 - 2 weeks.
2006-12-06 17:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by quatrapiller 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋