Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in Guinea Pigs

Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg

2 cited drugs treat Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) in guinea pigs: Itraconazole, Terbinafine.

Superficial fungal infection of the skin, hair, and sometimes claws, caused by Microsporum and Trichophyton spp. Zoonotic; topical and systemic antifungals used concurrently in significant cases.

The overview above describes Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to guinea pigs — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.

Itraconazole(Sporanox, Itrafungol)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	5–10 mg/kg	q24h	4-6 weeks	Dermatophytosis	Extrapolated	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

Full Itraconazole dosing in Guinea Pigs →Calculate for this guinea pig →

Terbinafine(Lamisil)

Antifungal

Route	Dose	Frequency	Duration	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	20–40 mg/kg	q24h	14-28 days	Dermatophytosis (Trichophyton)	Moderate	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed

Full Terbinafine dosing in Guinea Pigs →Calculate for this guinea pig →

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