Meloxicam Injectable for Guinea Pigs

Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg

Meloxicam Injectable is dosed at 0.2–0.5 mg/kg SC q24h in guinea pigs, per Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.792 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350. Meloxicam Injectable is used in guinea pigs for Pain, inflammation. Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam Injectable in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

US trade names: Metacam Injectable

Dose ranges

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
SC	0.2–0.5 mg/kg	q24h	Pain, inflammation

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Printed doses in mg/kg for this drug and species, by source
Dose (mg/kg)	Route	Source	As printed
0.2	IV	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.209	licensed at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg q24h on day 1, and 0.1 mg/kg subsequently, with doses of up to 0.5 mg/kg on an individual
0.1	IV	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.209	licensed at a dose of 0.2 mg/kg q24h on day 1, and 0.1 mg/kg subsequently, with doses of up to 0.5 mg/kg on an individual patient basis where necessar
0.5	IV	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.209	h on day 1, and 0.1 mg/kg subsequently, with doses of up to 0.5 mg/kg on an individual patient basis where necessary
0.5	PO	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.4

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Side effects & warnings

Single SC dose FDA-approved in cats and dogs for perioperative pain. Dilute for exotic species. Reptile use requires adjusted dosing. Renal and GI considerations.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dose of Meloxicam Injectable for Guinea Pigs?

Meloxicam Injectable dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC 0.2–0.5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.

How is Meloxicam Injectable administered in Guinea Pigs?

Documented routes for Meloxicam Injectable in guinea pigs: SC.

What conditions does Meloxicam Injectable treat in Guinea Pigs?

Meloxicam Injectable is indicated in guinea pigs for: Pain, inflammation.

What are the side effects of Meloxicam Injectable in Guinea Pigs?

These are general warnings for Meloxicam Injectable across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Single SC dose FDA-approved in cats and dogs for perioperative pain. Dilute for exotic species. Reptile use requires adjusted dosing. Renal and GI considerations.

Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam Injectable 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.