Sedation in African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
5 cited drugs treat Sedation in african pygmy hedgehogs: Acepromazine, Butorphanol, Dexmedetomidine, Medetomidine, Tiletamine-Zolazepam.
Pharmacologic sedation for diagnostic procedures, minor surgical interventions, and pre-anaesthetic premedi-cation. α2 agonists (dexmedetomidine, medetomidine), phenothiazines (acepromazine), and benzodiazepines (midazolam) form the backbone of veterinary protocols.
The overview above describes Sedation across species; the citations below are the ExoticRx dose rules scoped to african pygmy hedgehogs — a reference list, not new species-specific clinical guidance.
Acepromazine(PromAce, Atravet)
Sedative| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC, IM | 0.1–1 mg/kg | not stated | Sedation | Weak | 25. Heatley J. Hedgehogs. In: Mitchell MA, Tully TN Jr., eds. Manual of Exotic Pet Practice; Saunders/Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2009:433-455. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.739 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Butorphanol(Torbugesic, Torbutrol)
Analgesic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.2–0.4 mg/kg | Once 20min before | Pre-med / sedation adjunct | Moderate | Heatley J. Hedgehogs. In: Mitchell MA, Tully TN Jr., eds. Manual of Exotic Pet Practice; Saunders/Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2009:433-455.; Johnson D. African pygmy hedgehogs. In: Meredith A, Johnson-Delaney C, eds. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 5th ed., British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucester, UK; 2010:139-147. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.742 (2026-08-01). |
Dexmedetomidine(Dexdomitor, Sileo)
Anesthetic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.02 mg/kg | once | Sedation | Weak | 40. Lennox AM. Safe sedation and immobilization of unusual exotic species encountered in practice. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:363-368. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.739 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Medetomidine
Uncategorized| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | once | Light sedation | Weak | 34. Johnson D. African pygmy hedgehogs. In: Meredith A, Johnson-Delaney C, eds. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 5th ed., British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucester, UK; 2010:139-147. | 71. Stocker L. Medication for Use in the Treatment of Hedgehogs, Marshcliff, Ayelsbury, UK; 1992. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.740 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
| SC | 0.2 mg/kg | once | Heavy sedation | Weak | 6. Barbiers R. Insectivora (hedgehogs, tenrecs, shrews, moles) and Dermoptera (flying lemurs). In: Fowler M, Miller R, eds. Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, 5th ed., WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2003:304-315. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.740 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
Tiletamine-Zolazepam(Telazol)
Anesthetic| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 1–5 mg/kg | once | Sedation; anesthesia | Weak | 25. Heatley J. Hedgehogs. In: Mitchell MA, Tully TN Jr., eds. Manual of Exotic Pet Practice; Saunders/Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2009:433-455. | 34. Johnson D. African pygmy hedgehogs. In: Meredith A, Johnson-Delaney C, eds. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, 5th ed., British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Gloucester, UK; 2010:139-147. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.741 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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