Can I Clone My Guinea Pig?

Guinea pigs hold a special place in many families, bringing joy, comfort and companionship in their own unique way. At Gemini Genetics, we believe every pet deserves a legacy, and while our primary focus is on cats, dogs, and horses, genetic preservation for guinea pigs is a way to offer hope for those who want to preserve the precious memory of their guinea pig.

Genetic preservation involves collecting a small skin sample from your guinea pig to store their DNA indefinitely for potential future pet cloning. Guinea pigs can unfortunately currently not be cloned with our partners ViaGen Pets & Equine, but preserving their genetics means that one day, should technology and demand align, it may be possible to clone your guinea pig. The genetic preservation service offers the unique opportunity to keep the pet cloning option open for your beloved guinea pig for if / when availability of cloning changes for this species.

1. Sample Collection: A veterinary professional collects a small skin sample from your guinea pig, usually post-mortem, up until 5 days after their passing. Your vet can follow the same instructions for cat and dog sample taking, which can be accessed here .

2. Safe Transport: The sample must be kept chilled, not frozen, and delivered to the laboratory within the 5 days following your guinea pig’s passing. This ensures the cells in your pet’s samples have the greatest chance of remaining viable for processing.

3. Laboratory Preservation: Your guinea pig’s skin samples are processed and preserved in our state-of-the-art laboratory

4. Liquid Nitrogen Storage: The processed samples are safely stored in our liquid nitrogen tanks, where they can remain until cloning becomes available. A monthly storage fee is applicable. Our prices can be found here

Currently, guinea pig cloning is not commercially available. However, preserving your pet’s time-sensitive samples now means the door stays open for future possibilities.

Sample collection is typically done post-mortem but some live samples can be taken upon veterinary discretion; only if and when your veterinary professional deems it safe and appropriate for your guinea pig to do so. Your pet’s welfare is always the top priority! For more information about sample taking instructions, please consult our Emergency Sample Taking Instructions webpage.

Prices for genetic preservation services for guinea pigs are the same as for cats, dogs, and horses. Prices start from £600 + VAT for the genetic preservation. To find out more, please consult the Price List on our website or contact us for a detailed quote.

If you have questions or would like to explore genetic preservation for your guinea pig, our team is here to help you!

You can contact us via email or telephone to find out more:

Email: info@geminigenetics.com

Telephone: 01948 668 057

WhatsApp: 07702 694 120

You may also be interested in our company brochure which can be viewed and downloaded here.