Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Cefovecin is dosed at 8 mg/kg SC q5-6d in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 11a. Cueral J, Abad C, Gilabert JA, et al. Pharmacokinetics of cefovecin (ConveniaTM) in African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris). Proc 3rd Internat Conf Avian, Herpetol Exot Mam Med (ICARE); 2017:594. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.732 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Cefovecin is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Bacterial infection (third-generation cephalosporin). Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cefovecin in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Convenia
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 mg/kg | q5-6d | Bacterial infection (third-generation cephalosporin) | Weak | 11a. Cueral J, Abad C, Gilabert JA, et al. Pharmacokinetics of cefovecin (ConveniaTM) in African pygmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris). Proc 3rd Internat Conf Avian, Herpetol Exot Mam Med (ICARE); 2017:594. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.732 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. Ultra-long-acting third-generation cephalosporin — single injection provides 14 days of therapeutic levels.
14-day duration from single injection — cannot be 'undone' if adverse reaction occurs. Dogs and cats. Good for compliance-challenged cases. Not for Pseudomonas. High protein binding extends duration.
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.
Cefovecin dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: SC 8 mg/kg q5-6d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cefovecin in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC.
Cefovecin is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Bacterial infection (third-generation cephalosporin).
These are general warnings for Cefovecin across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 14-day duration from single injection — cannot be 'undone' if adverse reaction occurs. Dogs and cats. Good for compliance-challenged cases. Not for Pseudomonas. High protein binding extends duration.
Why a species-specific page? Cefovecin 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.