I Wonder If I Should Have My Pig Spayed Or Neutered?

It is highly unlikely that you would have a boar (intact male pig) as a pet, but should this be the case, it is strongly suggested that you have your boar neutered immediately. Also, NAPPA strongly suggests that you spay your female. You will avoid undesirable behaviors while providing both birth control and preventative health care by spaying or neutering pet pigs.

Faces Of Unwanted Pet Pigs!

There are already too many unwanted pigs. Since you are a pig lover, let’s try to help rather than hinder this unfortunate situation. Please, have you pet pig spayed or neutered.

Note: Throughout this article are a few faces of pigs that were unwanted.

Spay Or Neuter For Health

Possibly the best reason to have your female spayed while she is young is for health benefits. Risk factors as well as stress are decreased if your young female piglet is spayed before she is 6 months of age. When the uterus and both ovaries are removed, you have eliminated the possibility of your pig’s regular heat cycle, which occurs every 21 days. Your pet will no longer be looking for the nearest boar, and the potential infections, cancers, and other problems involving the reproductive organs are eliminated.

As mentioned above, any male piglet expected to be a pet should be neutered prior to bringing him home. Boars have the ability to father a litter as early as 8 weeks of age. They are very “amorous” and hard to keep as pets if un-neutered. Neutered males, called barrows, will enjoy a life free from the cancers, infections, and other problems involving the reproductive organs.

Spay or Neuter For Happiness

A spayed/neutered pet pig has a more consistent and happier personality. She/he won’t embarrass you at important dinner parties by seeking romance with your visitor’s leg. Most importantly, she/he won’t contribute to the population of homeless pigs, something we should all be ashamed of.

Let’s face it. Spaying and neutering pigs who are not intended for breeding is the simple and RESPONSIBLE thing to do. NAPPA encourages you to make sure this procedure is done so you can enjoy a happier, healthier pet.