The use of intralipid emulsion therapy to treat status epilepticus in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) secondary to severe ivermectin toxicity.

Objective: To describe the successful management of ivermectin-induced status epilepticus in a guinea pig (Cavia porcellus) with intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) therapy.

Case Summary: A 5-week-old, female intact guinea pig was presented to an emergency hospital for status epilepticus 24 hours after oral administration of ivermectin. Approximately 48 hours after exposure, ILE therapy was administered.