Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Propofol Injectable is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg IV once, titrate to effect in guinea pigs, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anaesthetic Agents Used in Rodents), p.788 — "Propofol 3-5 mg/kg IV130 | Guinea pigs, chinchillas, prairie dogs"; corroborated by Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Table A.4, p.628 (corpus frr p.640) — "Propofol ... Guinea Pigs/Chinchillas 3-5 mg/kg IV" (Table 37.2, p.540 gives 3-6 IV) — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — 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. Propofol Injectable is used in guinea pigs for Anesthesia induction. Routes documented in guinea pigs: IV. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Propofol Injectable in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rapinovet, PropoFlo
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 3–5 mg/kg | once, titrate to effect | Single dose | Anesthesia induction | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th ed., Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anaesthetic Agents Used in Rodents), p.788 — "Propofol 3-5 mg/kg IV130 | Guinea pigs, chinchillas, prairie dogs"; corroborated by Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Table A.4, p.628 (corpus frr p.640) — "Propofol ... Guinea Pigs/Chinchillas 3-5 mg/kg IV" (Table 37.2, p.540 gives 3-6 IV) — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.3 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — 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 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–5 | IV | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.3 | 3-5 mg/kg IV |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Potentiates GABA-A receptor activity and blocks NMDA receptors. Ultra-short acting IV induction agent. Rapid onset, smooth recovery.
IV only — perivascular injection causes minimal tissue damage (advantage over thiopental). Apnea with rapid injection. Lipid emulsion — strict aseptic handling. Cats: Heinz body anemia with repeated use.
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.
Propofol Injectable dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: IV 3–5 mg/kg once, titrate to effect. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Propofol Injectable in guinea pigs: IV.
Cited course lengths for Propofol Injectable in guinea pigs include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Propofol Injectable is indicated in guinea pigs for: Anesthesia induction.
These are general warnings for Propofol Injectable across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV only — perivascular injection causes minimal tissue damage (advantage over thiopental). Apnea with rapid injection. Lipid emulsion — strict aseptic handling. Cats: Heinz body anemia with repeated use.
Why a species-specific page? Propofol 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.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.