Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Chorionic Gonadotropin is dosed at 100 IU/kg SC q10-14 days in guinea pigs, per Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.800 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Chorionic Gonadotropin is used in guinea pigs for Cystic ovaries. Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Chorionic Gonadotropin in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Chorulon, Pregnyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 100 IU/kg | q10-14 days | Cystic ovaries | Moderate | Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.800 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Mimics luteinizing hormone (LH) action. Induces ovulation and luteinization of ovarian follicles. Stimulates testosterone production in males.
Used for ovulation induction, cryptorchidism diagnosis, and luteal support. Antibody formation with repeated use reduces efficacy. Anaphylaxis rare.
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.
Chorionic Gonadotropin dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC 100 IU/kg q10-14 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chorionic Gonadotropin in guinea pigs: SC.
Chorionic Gonadotropin is indicated in guinea pigs for: Cystic ovaries.
These are general warnings for Chorionic Gonadotropin across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for ovulation induction, cryptorchidism diagnosis, and luteal support. Antibody formation with repeated use reduces efficacy. Anaphylaxis rare.
Why a species-specific page? Chorionic Gonadotropin 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.