Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Glycopyrrolate is dosed at 0.01–0.02 mg/kg SC not stated in source in guinea pigs, per Huerkamp M. Anesthesia and postoperative management of rabbits and pocket pets. In: Bonagura JD, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XII Small Animal Practice; W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1995:1322-1327. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.784 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Glycopyrrolate is used in guinea pigs for Excess oral or respiratory mucus (antisialagogue). Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Glycopyrrolate in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Robinul-V
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.01–0.02 mg/kg | not stated in source | Single dose | Excess oral or respiratory mucus (antisialagogue) | Moderate | Huerkamp M. Anesthesia and postoperative management of rabbits and pocket pets. In: Bonagura JD, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XII Small Animal Practice; W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1995:1322-1327. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.784 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01–0.02 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.5 | 0.01-0.02 mg/kg SC, IM, IV |
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Quaternary ammonium anticholinergic that does not cross blood-brain barrier. Reduces secretions and increases heart rate via vagolytic effect.
Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
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.
Glycopyrrolate dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC 0.01–0.02 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Glycopyrrolate in guinea pigs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Glycopyrrolate in guinea pigs include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Glycopyrrolate is indicated in guinea pigs for: Excess oral or respiratory mucus (antisialagogue).
These are general warnings for Glycopyrrolate across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Preferred over atropine when CNS effects undesirable. Used as preanesthetic and for bradycardia. Reduces GI motility. Do not use with GI obstruction.
Why a species-specific page? Glycopyrrolate 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.