Guinea pig antibiotic sensitivity — procaine penicillin and ampicillin GI disturbance (Merck Veterinary Manual)
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Claims
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Guinea pigs (alongside chinchillas, birds, snakes, and turtles) are sensitive to procaine penicillin.
- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Broad-spectrum penicillins may lead to superinfection, and oral ampicillin can cause GI disturbances.
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