Hyperthyroidism in Guinea Pigs
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
2 cited drugs treat Hyperthyroidism in guinea pigs: Carbimazole, Methimazole.
Endocrine excess of thyroid hormone, most commonly seen in cats over 10 years of age. Treatment options span medical (methimazole), dietary (iodine-restricted), surgical (thyroidectomy), and radioactive iodine (I-131).
The overview above describes Hyperthyroidism across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to guinea pigs — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Carbimazole(Neo-Mercazole, Vidalta)
Endocrine| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | Hyperthyroidism | Moderate | Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. / Mayer J, Wagner R, Taeymans O. Advanced diagnostic approaches and current management of thyroid pathologies in guinea pigs. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2010;13:509-523. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.799 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1055/b-004-129947 |
Methimazole(Tapazole, Felimazole)
Endocrine| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.5–2 mg/kg | q24h | Hyperthyroidism | Moderate | Mayer J, Wagner R, Taeymans O. Advanced diagnostic approaches and current management of thyroid pathologies in guinea pigs. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2010;13:509-523. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.801 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2010.05.009 |
Other conditions in Guinea Pigs
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