Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Gabapentin is used in african pygmy hedgehog for Neuropathic / neoplasia pain. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehog: PO. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin in african pygmy hedgehog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Neurontin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Neuropathic / neoplasia pain | Weak | ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide) |
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Binds to alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, modulating neurotransmitter release. Reduces central sensitization.
Sedation common, especially initially. Some oral solutions contain xylitol (toxic to dogs). Taper to discontinue (do not stop abruptly). Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african pygmy hedgehog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Gabapentin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african pygmy hedgehog — 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.