Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Psyllium Husk (Supplement) is used in guinea pig for GI motility support. Routes documented in guinea pig: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Psyllium Husk (Supplement) in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metamucil Vet, Vetasyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q12h mixed with syringe-fed slurry | During recovery from GI stasis; transition to hay-based diet | GI motility support | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Hydrophilic mucilloid that absorbs water in the GI tract, forming a gel that increases fecal bulk, softens stool, and promotes regular peristalsis.
Must be given with adequate water to prevent obstruction. Start with low dose and increase gradually. May delay absorption of concurrently administered drugs.
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.
Why a species-specific page? Psyllium Husk (Supplement) 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.