Cephalexin for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Cephalexin is used in guinea pig for Skin infections. Routes documented in guinea pig: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cephalexin in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Keflex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15–25 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | Skin infections | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to PBPs. First-generation cephalosporin with good gram-positive coverage.
Side effects & warnings
May cause GI upset. Use with caution in penicillin-allergic animals (cross-reactivity). Not effective against Pseudomonas.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for guinea pig may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with guinea pig dosing
Cephalexin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cephalexin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in guinea pig — 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.