Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Psyllium is used in guinea pig for Constipation. 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 in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metamucil, Vetasyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 mg/kg | Small amount mixed with food | As needed | Constipation | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Hydrophilic mucilloid that absorbs water, increasing fecal bulk and softening stool. Promotes normal peristalsis. Also acts as prebiotic.
Adequate water intake essential to prevent obstruction. Mix with food. May reduce absorption of other drugs — give separately. Safe for long-term use.
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 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.