Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Thiabendazole is dosed at 100–200 mg/kg PO q24h in guinea pigs, per Beck W, Pantchev N. Praktische Parasitologie bei Heimtieren, Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft MBH & Co, Hannover, Germany; 2006. Thiabendazole is used in guinea pigs for Anthelmintic. Routes documented in guinea pigs: PO. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiabendazole in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Mintezol, Thibenzole
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 100–200 mg/kg | q24h | x 5 days | Anthelmintic | Weak | Beck W, Pantchev N. Praktische Parasitologie bei Heimtieren, Schluetersche Verlagsgesellschaft MBH & Co, Hannover, Germany; 2006. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.780 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your guinea pig's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Inhibits fumarate reductase in nematode mitochondria, disrupting energy metabolism. Also has anti-fungal properties.
Generally well tolerated. GI upset possible. Not effective against all parasite species. Largely superseded by newer benzimidazoles.
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.
Thiabendazole dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: PO 100–200 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Thiabendazole in guinea pigs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Thiabendazole in guinea pigs include: x 5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Thiabendazole is indicated in guinea pigs for: Anthelmintic.
These are general warnings for Thiabendazole across species; consult the guinea pig dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well tolerated. GI upset possible. Not effective against all parasite species. Largely superseded by newer benzimidazoles.
Why a species-specific page? Thiabendazole 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.