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What oral or external medicine is safe for guinea pig wounds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | unneutered

What kind of oral and external medicine should I use for cuts and wounds in guinea pig.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2019

Most of the oral meds are on prescription and should be discussed with your local veterinarian. Disinfection of the skin may be achieved at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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