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What guinea pig gender is healthiest and easiest to care for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

I want to get a guinea pig! Which gender is easier health wise?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 3rd, 2018

No major differences in my opinion if you want only one. Males can be possibly castrated less invasively (so surgery has less risks), but otherwise it is entirely up to you. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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