Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Atipamezole is dosed at 0.3–0.5 mg/kg IM as needed for reversal in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 52. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry Q, Orcutt C, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.739 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 8.4 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Hedgehogs). Atipamezole is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Reversal of medetomidine and dexmedetomidine. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Atipamezole in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.3–0.5 mg/kg | as needed for reversal | Reversal of medetomidine and dexmedetomidine | Weak | 52. Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry Q, Orcutt C, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.739 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 8.4 (Chemical Restraint/Anesthetic Agents Used in Hedgehogs). |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3–0.5 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 8.4 | 0.3-0.5 mg/kg IM |
| 1 | IM | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 8.4 | 1 mg/kg IM |
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Typical range: 300–600 g
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Selective alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist. Specifically reverses sedation, bradycardia, and other effects of medetomidine/dexmedetomidine.
IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african pygmy hedgehogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Atipamezole dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: IM 0.3–0.5 mg/kg as needed for reversal. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atipamezole in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM.
Atipamezole is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Reversal of medetomidine and dexmedetomidine.
These are general warnings for Atipamezole across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IM route only (IV can cause cardiovascular excitation). Give equal volume to medetomidine or 5x volume of dexmedetomidine. Reversal within 5-10 minutes. May unmask pain.
Why a species-specific page? Atipamezole pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african pygmy hedgehogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
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