Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Medetomidine is dosed at 0.15 mg/kg IM not stated in source in guinea pigs, per Bellini L, Banzato T, Contiero B, et al. Evaluation of three medetomidine-based protocols for chemical restraint and sedation for non-painful procedures in companion rats (Rattus norvegicus). Vet J. 2014;200:456-458. / Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.786 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Medetomidine is used in guinea pigs for Sedation. Routes documented in guinea pigs: IM. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Medetomidine in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.15 mg/kg | not stated in source | Sedation | Moderate | Bellini L, Banzato T, Contiero B, et al. Evaluation of three medetomidine-based protocols for chemical restraint and sedation for non-painful procedures in companion rats (Rattus norvegicus). Vet J. 2014;200:456-458. / Fehr M, Sassenburg L, Zwart P. Krankheiten der Heimtiere, 8th ed., Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft, Hannover, Germany; 2015. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.786 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Medetomidine dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: IM 0.15 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Medetomidine in guinea pigs: IM.
Medetomidine is indicated in guinea pigs for: Sedation.
Why a species-specific page? Medetomidine 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.