Buprenorphine for African Pygmy Hedgehog
Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Buprenorphine is used in african pygmy hedgehog for Pain (opioid). Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehog: SC. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Buprenorphine in african pygmy hedgehog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Simbadol, Buprenex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.01–0.05 mg/kg | q12h | Pain (opioid) | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Carpenter 6e |
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Mechanism of action
Partial agonist at mu-opioid receptors with high receptor affinity. Provides analgesia with a ceiling effect on respiratory depression.
Side effects & warnings
OTM (oral transmucosal) absorption effective in cats. Ceiling effect limits maximum analgesia. Difficult to reverse with naloxone due to high receptor affinity.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african pygmy hedgehog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with african pygmy hedgehog dosing
Buprenorphine dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Buprenorphine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african pygmy hedgehog — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.