Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Carprofen is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO, SC q12-24h 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. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.742 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Carprofen is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO, SC. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carprofen in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Rimadyl, Novox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, SC | 1 mg/kg | q12-24h | Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory | 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.742 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Preferentially inhibits COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis at sites of inflammation while relatively sparing COX-1 (GI, renal, platelet).
Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
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.
Carprofen dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: PO, SC 1 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Carprofen in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO, SC.
Carprofen is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory.
These are general warnings for Carprofen across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Carprofen 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.