Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Ceftazidime is dosed at 20–30 mg/kg SC q8-12h in guinea pigs, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Ceftazidime is used in guinea pigs for Severe gram-negative infections. Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ceftazidime in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Fortaz
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 20–30 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Severe gram-negative infections | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. Broad-spectrum with excellent gram-negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
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.
Ceftazidime dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC 20–30 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ceftazidime in guinea pigs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Ceftazidime in guinea pigs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ceftazidime is indicated in guinea pigs for: Severe gram-negative infections.
These are general warnings for Ceftazidime across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Must reconstitute before use. Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Why a species-specific page? Ceftazidime 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.