Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Epinephrine is dosed at 0.003 mg/kg IV not stated in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 39. Lennox AM. Emergency and critical care procedures in sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps), African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris), and prairie dogs (Cynomys spp). Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2007;10:533-555. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2007.01.001. Epinephrine is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Cardiac arrest. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: IV. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Epinephrine in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Adrenalin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.003 mg/kg | not stated | Cardiac arrest | Moderate | 39. Lennox AM. Emergency and critical care procedures in sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps), African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris), and prairie dogs (Cynomys spp). Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2007;10:533-555. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2007.01.001 |
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Non-selective adrenergic agonist (alpha and beta). Increases heart rate, contractility, and vascular tone. Bronchodilator. First-line for cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis.
Causes tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dilute for IV use (1:10,000). Tissue necrosis if extravasated. Very short duration of action. Light-sensitive.
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.
Epinephrine dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: IV 0.003 mg/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Epinephrine in african pygmy hedgehogs: IV.
Epinephrine is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Cardiac arrest.
These are general warnings for Epinephrine across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Causes tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dilute for IV use (1:10,000). Tissue necrosis if extravasated. Very short duration of action. Light-sensitive.
Why a species-specific page? Epinephrine 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.