Ectoparasites in African Pygmy Hedgehogs

Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg

2 cited drugs treat Ectoparasites in african pygmy hedgehogs: Ivermectin, Selamectin.

External parasites including fleas, ticks, mites, and lice. Isoxazolines, macrocyclic lactones, and pyrethroids each carry species-specific cautions (e.g. permethrin lethal in cats).

The overview above describes Ectoparasites across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to african pygmy hedgehogs — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.

Ivermectin(Ivomec, Heartgard)

Antiparasitic

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
SC	0.4 mg/kg	Repeat at 14d	Mites (alternate)	Moderate	ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Carpenter 6e

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Selamectin(Revolution, Stronghold)

Antiparasitic

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
Topical	6–18 mg/kg	Repeat at 14d	Caparinia mites (first-line)	Moderate	ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Mori & Hedley, J Exot Pet Med 2019

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All drugs cited for Ectoparasites →All drugs for African Pygmy Hedgehogs →

Other conditions in African Pygmy Hedgehogs

Endoparasites

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