Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Famotidine is dosed at 1 mg/kg SC q24h in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 58. Powers L. Subcutaneous implantable catheter for fluid administration in an African pygmy hedgehog. Exot DVM. 2002;4(5):16-17. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Famotidine is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Prevention or treatment of gastric ulcers. 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 Famotidine in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1 mg/kg | q24h | Prevention or treatment of gastric ulcers | Moderate | 58. Powers L. Subcutaneous implantable catheter for fluid administration in an African pygmy hedgehog. Exot DVM. 2002;4(5):16-17. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.744 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Competitively blocks histamine H2 receptors on parietal cells, reducing basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion.
Generally well-tolerated. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Less effective than proton pump inhibitors at acid suppression.
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.
Famotidine dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: SC 1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Famotidine in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC.
Famotidine is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Prevention or treatment of gastric ulcers.
These are general warnings for Famotidine across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally well-tolerated. Adjust dose in renal impairment. Less effective than proton pump inhibitors at acid suppression.
Why a species-specific page? Famotidine 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.