Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Hetastarch is dosed at 5 ml/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.745 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2007.01.001. Hetastarch is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Colloid volume support. 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 Hetastarch in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Hextend, Hespan
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5 ml/kg | not stated | Colloid volume support | 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.745 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2007.01.001 |
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Synthetic colloid maintaining intravascular oncotic pressure. Larger molecular weight than crystalloids providing longer intravascular duration (24 hours).
Coagulopathy risk (dilution and direct effect on vWF/Factor VIII). Acute kidney injury risk in critically ill. Max dose 20ml/kg/day in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Falling out of favor.
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.
Hetastarch dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: IV 5 ml/kg not stated. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hetastarch in african pygmy hedgehogs: IV.
Hetastarch is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Colloid volume support.
These are general warnings for Hetastarch across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Coagulopathy risk (dilution and direct effect on vWF/Factor VIII). Acute kidney injury risk in critically ill. Max dose 20ml/kg/day in dogs. Not recommended in cats. Falling out of favor.
Why a species-specific page? Hetastarch 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.