GI Ulceration in Chinchillas
Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
2 cited drugs treat GI Ulceration in chinchillas: Famotidine, Ranitidine.
Erosive disease of the gastric or duodenal mucosa, often precipitated by NSAID exposure, mast-cell tumour histamine release, or stress in equines. Proton-pump inhibitors and H2 blockers reduce acid secretion; sucralfate provides mucosal protection.
The overview above describes GI Ulceration across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to chinchillas — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Famotidine(Pepcid)
Gastrointestinal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC | 0.4–0.5 mg/kg | q24h | Gastric ulceration/hyperacidity (H2 blocker) | Weak | Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.800 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Ranitidine(Zantac)
Gastrointestinal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | q12h | Gastric ulceration/hyperacidity; prokinetic effect (H2 blocker) | Weak | Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.802 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in Chinchillas
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