Doxycycline for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Doxycycline is used in guinea pig for Respiratory infections, Bordetella bronchiseptica, Chlamydia caviae (conjunctivitis). Routes documented in guinea pig: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Doxycycline in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vibramycin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q12h | 10-14 days | Respiratory infections | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q12h | 14-21 days | Bordetella bronchiseptica | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | 14-21 days | Chlamydia caviae (conjunctivitis) | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA attachment.
Side effects & warnings
Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).
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
Doxycycline dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline 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.