Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Enilconazole is dosed at 0.2 % solution (topical) topical q3-4d in guinea pigs, per Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.771 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Enilconazole is used in guinea pigs for Dermatophytosis. Routes documented in guinea pigs: topical. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Enilconazole in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Imaverol, Clinafarm
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical | 0.2 % solution (topical) | q3-4d | none stated. The row immediately above gives the dip form and the recipe: 'Dip in a 0.2% solution (1:50 dilution of 10% concentrate) q7d'. | Dermatophytosis | Moderate | Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.771 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Imidazole antifungal inhibiting ergosterol synthesis. Diluted for topical dip treatment of dermatophytosis.
Dilute before use (typically 1:50). Used for ringworm in dogs, cats, and horses. Also used for environmental decontamination. May cause skin irritation.
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.
Enilconazole dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: topical 0.2 % solution (topical) q3-4d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Enilconazole in guinea pigs: topical.
Cited course lengths for Enilconazole in guinea pigs include: none stated. The row immediately above gives the dip form and the recipe: 'Dip in a 0.2% solution (1:50 dilution of 10% concentrate) q7d'.. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Enilconazole is indicated in guinea pigs for: Dermatophytosis.
These are general warnings for Enilconazole across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dilute before use (typically 1:50). Used for ringworm in dogs, cats, and horses. Also used for environmental decontamination. May cause skin irritation.
Why a species-specific page? Enilconazole 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.