Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Chlorhexidine is used in guinea pigs for Wound cleaning. Routes documented in guinea pigs: TOPICAL. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chlorhexidine in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Nolvasan, CHX Guard
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL | Use 0.05% dilution for wound lavage | q12-24h | As needed | Wound cleaning | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part B: Exotic Pets, p.85 (2026-08-01). |
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Cationic biguanide that disrupts bacterial cell membranes. Broad-spectrum bactericidal with residual activity on skin.
TOXIC to cats at concentrations >0.05% for mucous membranes. Ototoxic — never use in ear canal if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Dilute appropriately for wound lavage (0.05%). Inactivated by organic matter.
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.
Chlorhexidine dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: TOPICAL Use 0.05% dilution for wound lavage q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chlorhexidine in guinea pigs: TOPICAL.
Cited course lengths for Chlorhexidine in guinea pigs include: As needed. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Chlorhexidine is indicated in guinea pigs for: Wound cleaning.
These are general warnings for Chlorhexidine across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to cats at concentrations >0.05% for mucous membranes. Ototoxic — never use in ear canal if tympanic membrane is ruptured. Dilute appropriately for wound lavage (0.05%). Inactivated by organic matter.
Why a species-specific page? Chlorhexidine 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.