Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Carprofen is dosed at 4 mg/kg SC q12-24h in guinea pigs, per Miller AL, Richardson CA. Rodent analgesia. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2011;14:81-92. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.790 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Carprofen is used in guinea pigs for Analgesia (NSAID). Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carprofen in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 4 mg/kg | q12-24h | Analgesia (NSAID) | Moderate | Miller AL, Richardson CA. Rodent analgesia. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2011;14:81-92. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.790 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Carprofen dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC 4 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Carprofen in guinea pigs: SC.
Carprofen is indicated in guinea pigs for: Analgesia (NSAID).
These are general warnings for Carprofen across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Carprofen pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in guinea pigs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.