Thiamine for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Thiamine is used in guinea pig for Thiamine deficiency. Routes documented in guinea pig: IM. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Thiamine in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Vitamin B1
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | 3-5 days | Thiamine deficiency | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Essential cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase, alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, and transketolase in energy metabolism. Critical for neurological function.
Side effects & warnings
Deficiency causes polioencephalomalacia in ruminants and neurological signs in cats (fish-based diets, cooked meat diets). IV thiamine can cause anaphylaxis — give IM or slow IV. Very safe orally.
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.
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Thiamine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Thiamine 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.