Lasalocid for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Lasalocid is used in guinea pig for Coccidiosis (Eimeria caviae). Routes documented in guinea pig: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lasalocid in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Avatec, Bovatec
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–1.5 mg/kg | In feed continuously | Continuous in-feed prophylaxis during outbreaks | Coccidiosis (Eimeria caviae) | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Polyether ionophore that disrupts ion transport across coccidian cell membranes, causing osmotic imbalance and parasite death.
Side effects & warnings
HIGHLY TOXIC to horses, dogs, and cats. Use only in approved species (poultry, cattle). Narrow safety margin. Do not mix feeds.
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 Antiparasitic drugs with guinea pig dosing
Lasalocid dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Lasalocid 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.