Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Sucralfate is dosed at 25–50 mg/kg PO q8-12h in guinea pigs, per Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.802 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table 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. Sucralfate is used in guinea pigs for GI ulceration. Routes documented in guinea pigs: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Sucralfate in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Carafate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 25–50 mg/kg | q8-12h | 7-14 days | GI ulceration | Extrapolated | Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW. Formulary. In: Quesenberry KE, Carpenter JW, eds. Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.802 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents). Located 2026-08-05: the only table covering this species in which the drug's own row prints this dose. The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25–50 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.288 | 25-50 mg/kg p.o. q6-8h |
| 25–50 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.7 | 25-50 mg/kg PO q6-8h 25-100 mg/kg PO q8- 12h |
| 25–100 | PO | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 9.7 | 25-50 mg/kg PO q6-8h 25-100 mg/kg PO q8- 12h |
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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Forms a protective barrier over ulcerated mucosa by binding to positively charged proteins at the ulcer site. Stimulates prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Give on empty stomach (1-2 hours before food). May impair absorption of other oral drugs — separate administration by 2 hours. Contains aluminum.
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.
Sucralfate dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: PO 25–50 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sucralfate in guinea pigs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Sucralfate in guinea pigs include: 7-14 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Sucralfate is indicated in guinea pigs for: GI ulceration.
These are general warnings for Sucralfate across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Give on empty stomach (1-2 hours before food). May impair absorption of other oral drugs — separate administration by 2 hours. Contains aluminum.
Why a species-specific page? Sucralfate 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.