Metronidazole for Chinchilla
Pocket Pet · Chinchilla lanigera · typical adult weight 0.40–0.80 kg
Metronidazole is used in chinchilla for Anaerobe / dental abscess / Giardia. Routes documented in chinchilla: PO. A typical adult chinchilla weighs 0.40–0.80 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Metronidazole in chinchilla, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Flagyl
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–25 mg/kg | q12h | Anaerobe / dental abscess / Giardia | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (chinchilla dosing guide); Carpenter 6e |
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Mechanism of action
Disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms via reduction of nitro group, forming cytotoxic intermediates.
Side effects & warnings
Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for chinchilla may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antibiotic drugs with chinchilla dosing
Metronidazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Metronidazole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in chinchilla — 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.