Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Dexamethasone is dosed at 0.1–1.5 mg/kg IM not stated in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 29. Isenbügel E, Baumgartner R. Diseases of the hedgehog. In: Fowler M, eds. Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine: Current Therapy, 3rd ed., WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1993:294-302. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.742 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Dexamethasone is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Glucocorticoid; inflammation. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dexamethasone in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Azium, Dexafort
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.1–1.5 mg/kg | not stated | Glucocorticoid; inflammation | Weak | 29. Isenbügel E, Baumgartner R. Diseases of the hedgehog. In: Fowler M, eds. Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine: Current Therapy, 3rd ed., WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 1993:294-302. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.742 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Potent synthetic glucocorticoid. Suppresses inflammation, immune responses, and allergic reactions. 25-30x potency of cortisol.
Immunosuppressive. PU/PD, polyphagia. Avoid in active infections without antibiotic coverage. Prolonged use causes iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism. Avoid in reptiles if possible (severe immunosuppression).
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.
Dexamethasone dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: IM 0.1–1.5 mg/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dexamethasone in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM.
Dexamethasone is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Glucocorticoid; inflammation.
These are general warnings for Dexamethasone across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Immunosuppressive. PU/PD, polyphagia. Avoid in active infections without antibiotic coverage. Prolonged use causes iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticism. Avoid in reptiles if possible (severe immunosuppression).
Why a species-specific page? Dexamethasone 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.