GI Ulceration in African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
2 cited drugs treat GI Ulceration in african pygmy hedgehogs: Cimetidine, Famotidine.
Erosive disease of the gastric or duodenal mucosa, often precipitated by NSAID exposure, mast-cell tumour histamine release, or stress in equines. Proton-pump inhibitors and H2 blockers reduce acid secretion; sucralfate provides mucosal protection.
The overview above describes GI Ulceration across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to african pygmy hedgehogs — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Cimetidine(Tagamet)
Gastrointestinal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q8h | Treatment of gastric ulcers | Moderate | 45. Lightfoot T. Therapeutics of African pygmy hedgehogs and prairie dogs. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:155-172. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30099-3 |
Famotidine(Pepcid)
Gastrointestinal| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 mg/kg | q24h | Prevention or treatment of gastric ulcers | Moderate | 58. Powers L. Subcutaneous implantable catheter for fluid administration in an African pygmy hedgehog. Exot DVM. 2002;4(5):16-17. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Other conditions in African Pygmy Hedgehogs
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