Doxycycline for African Pygmy Hedgehogs

Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg

Doxycycline is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO q12h in african pygmy hedgehogs, per Morrisey JK, Carpenter JW, et al. Formulary. In: Quesenberry Q, OrcuttC, Mans C, et al. Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2021:620-630. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.733 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350. Doxycycline is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Mycoplasma / atypical respiratory. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Doxycycline in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.

US trade names: Vibramycin

Dose ranges

Route	Dose	Frequency	Indication	Evidence	Source
PO	5 mg/kg	q12h	Mycoplasma / atypical respiratory

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Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.

Printed doses in mg/kg for this drug and species, by source
Dose (mg/kg)	Route	Source	As printed
2.5–10	PO	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.129	2.5-10 mg/kg p.o., s.c., i.m. q12h
2.5–10	PO	Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 8.1	2.5-10 mg/kg PO, SC, IM q12h

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Side effects & warnings

Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dose of Doxycycline for African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

Doxycycline dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: PO 5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.

How is Doxycycline administered in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

Documented routes for Doxycycline in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO.

What conditions does Doxycycline treat in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

Doxycycline is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Mycoplasma / atypical respiratory.

What are the side effects of Doxycycline in African Pygmy Hedgehogs?

These are general warnings for Doxycycline across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Can cause esophageal strictures in cats if not followed by water. Photosensitivity. Avoid in pregnant animals (tooth discoloration in fetus).

Why a species-specific page? Doxycycline 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.