Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) is used in guinea pig for NOT RECOMMENDED. Routes documented in guinea pig: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: H2O2 3% USP
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 mg/kg | DO NOT USE | Rodents and rabbits cannot vomit — emetics are contraindicated | NOT RECOMMENDED | Strong | ASPCA Toxicology; Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Local irritant that stimulates pharyngeal and gastric sensory neurons triggering the emetic reflex via vagal afferents to the vomiting center.
Side effects & warnings
Dogs ONLY — do NOT use in cats (severe hemorrhagic gastritis). Use only 3% solution. May repeat once. Do not use if caustic or sharp object ingested. Maximum 45ml per dose.
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.
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Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (Emetic) 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.