Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) is dosed at 100 IU/kg SC q48-72h in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 45. Lightfoot T. Therapeutics of African pygmy hedgehogs and prairie dogs. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:155-172. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30099-3. Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Chronic anemia. 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 Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Epogen, Procrit
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 100 IU/kg | q48-72h | Chronic anemia | Moderate | 45. Lightfoot T. Therapeutics of African pygmy hedgehogs and prairie dogs. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:155-172. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/s1094-9194(17)30099-3 |
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Recombinant human erythropoietin that stimulates erythroid progenitor cells to increase red blood cell production.
Anti-EPO antibodies develop in ~25-30% of dogs/cats, causing refractory anemia. Darbepoetin preferred. Supplement iron. Monitor PCV.
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.
Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: SC 100 IU/kg q48-72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC.
Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Chronic anemia.
These are general warnings for Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Anti-EPO antibodies develop in ~25-30% of dogs/cats, causing refractory anemia. Darbepoetin preferred. Supplement iron. Monitor PCV.
Why a species-specific page? Erythropoietin (Epoetin Alpha) 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.