Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Atropine is dosed at 0.01–0.05 mg/kg SC, IM not stated (preanesthetic) in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 25. Heatley J. Hedgehogs. In: Mitchell MA, Tully TN Jr., eds. Manual of Exotic Pet Practice; Saunders/Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2009:433-455. | 30. Jepson L. Hedgehogs. In: Jepson L, eds. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, 2nd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:198-230. | 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.739 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Atropine is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Preanesthetic to decrease hypersalivation, Bradycardia. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC, IM. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Atropine in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM | 0.01–0.05 mg/kg | not stated (preanesthetic) | Preanesthetic to decrease hypersalivation | 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. | 30. Jepson L. Hedgehogs. In: Jepson L, eds. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, 2nd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:198-230. | 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.739 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
| SC, IM | 0.05–0.2 mg/kg | not stated | Bradycardia | 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.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist. Increases heart rate (vagolytic), reduces secretions, and mydriasis.
Tachycardia, ileus, urinary retention. Increases myocardial oxygen demand. Rabbits have high atropinase activity — may need higher/more frequent doses or use glycopyrrolate instead.
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.
Atropine dose ranges in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: SC, IM 0.01–0.05 mg/kg not stated (preanesthetic); SC, IM 0.05–0.2 mg/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Atropine in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC, IM.
Atropine is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Preanesthetic to decrease hypersalivation, Bradycardia.
These are general warnings for Atropine across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Tachycardia, ileus, urinary retention. Increases myocardial oxygen demand. Rabbits have high atropinase activity — may need higher/more frequent doses or use glycopyrrolate instead.
Why a species-specific page? Atropine 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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