Ceftiofur for African Pygmy Hedgehog
Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Ceftiofur is used in african pygmy hedgehog for Resistant Gram-negative / chronic abscess. 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 Ceftiofur in african pygmy hedgehog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Excenel, Excede, Naxcel
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 mg/kg | q24h | Resistant Gram-negative / chronic abscess | Weak | Carpenter 6e |
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Mechanism of action
Veterinary third-generation cephalosporin. Metabolized to desfuroylceftiofur which retains antimicrobial activity. Broad gram-negative coverage.
Side effects & warnings
Veterinary-labeled product. Excede formulation provides extended duration. Do not use in animals producing milk for human consumption during withdrawal.
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.
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Ceftiofur dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ceftiofur 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.