Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Leuprolide is used in guinea pig for Ovarian cysts, Bilateral ovarian cysts (non-surgical option). Routes documented in guinea pig: IM. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Leuprolide in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lupron, Lupron Depot
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | q30d | Repeat monthly | Ovarian cysts | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| IM | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | q28d | Repeat monthly as needed | Bilateral ovarian cysts (non-surgical option) | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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GnRH agonist that initially stimulates then suppresses gonadotropin release through pituitary desensitization, reducing sex hormone production.
Initial hormone flare before suppression. Used for chronic egg-laying in birds and ferret adrenal disease. Cost may be prohibitive. Store depot formulations properly.
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? Leuprolide 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.