Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Furosemide is used in guinea pig for Acute respiratory distress, Pulmonary edema, fluid overload. Routes documented in guinea pig: IM, SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Furosemide in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lasix, Salix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–4 mg/kg | q4-8h | Emergency | Acute respiratory distress | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| SC | 1–4 mg/kg | q4-8h | As needed | Pulmonary edema, fluid overload | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Inhibits sodium-potassium-chloride cotransporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, producing potent diuresis.
Monitor electrolytes (hypokalemia, hyponatremia). Ototoxicity at high IV doses. Dehydration risk. May worsen renal azotemia. Adjust dose based on clinical response.
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.
Why a species-specific page? Furosemide 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.