Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Calcium Gluconate is dosed at 50 mg/kg IM not stated in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 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. Calcium Gluconate is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Hypocalcemia, Hypocalcemia (emergency). Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM, IV. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Calcium Gluconate in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 50 mg/kg | not stated | Hypocalcemia | 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 |
| IV | 100–150 mg/kg | not stated | Hypocalcemia (emergency) | Weak | 39. Lennox AM. Emergency and critical care procedures in sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps), African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris), and prairie dogs (Cynomys spp). Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2007;10:533-555. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Provides ionized calcium for neuromuscular function, cardiac conduction, and bone metabolism. Cardioprotective against hyperkalemia.
IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
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.
Calcium Gluconate dose ranges in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: IM 50 mg/kg not stated; IV 100–150 mg/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Gluconate in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM, IV.
Calcium Gluconate is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Hypocalcemia, Hypocalcemia (emergency).
These are general warnings for Calcium Gluconate across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Gluconate 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.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.