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8. Drinking water vs gavage vs capsule
Oral dosing modalities in rodent work: Oral gavage: delivers a precise dose; short daily handling. Standard for controlled-dose research. Drinking water: allows chronic continuous exposure; less precise per-animal dose control due to variable water intake. Use
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- Oral dosing modalities in rodent work:
- Oral gavage: delivers a precise dose; short daily handling. Standard for controlled-dose research.
- Drinking water: allows chronic continuous exposure; less precise per-animal dose control due to variable water intake. Useful for long-duration studies.
- In-food or pellet: less commonly used; delivery depends on food intake.
- Gavage is the most rigorous controlled-dose oral delivery method. Drinking-water protocols are useful for long-term exposure but require careful characterisation of per-animal dose.