Endoparasites in African Pygmy Hedgehogs

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

2 cited drugs treat Endoparasites in african pygmy hedgehogs: Fenbendazole, Praziquantel.

Gastrointestinal helminth and protozoal infections. Macrocyclic lactones, benzimidazoles, and pyrantel cover the bulk of nematode treatment; protozoal indications require dedicated drugs (metronidazole, sulfadimethoxine).

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

Fenbendazole(Panacur)

Antiparasitic

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	20 mg/kg	q24h x 5d	Internal nematodes	Moderate	ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Carpenter 6e

Full Fenbendazole dosing in African Pygmy Hedgehogs →Calculate for this african pygmy hedgehog →

Praziquantel(Droncit)

Antiparasitic

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	5–10 mg/kg	Once	Tapeworm	Weak	Carpenter 6e

Full Praziquantel dosing in African Pygmy Hedgehogs →Calculate for this african pygmy hedgehog →

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

Other conditions in African Pygmy Hedgehogs

Ectoparasites

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