Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic is used in guinea pig for Bacterial conjunctivitis. Routes documented in guinea pig: Ophthalmic. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Terramycin Ophthalmic
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic | 0 mg/kg | Apply small amount to affected eye q8h | 7-10 days | Bacterial conjunctivitis | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding the 30S ribosomal subunit. Combined with polymyxin B for gram-negative coverage.
Side effects & warnings
Common first-line ophthalmic antibiotic in veterinary practice. Apply 2-4 times daily. Ointment base provides prolonged corneal contact time. Available OTC in many regions.
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 Ophthalmic drugs with guinea pig dosing
Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic 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.