Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is dosed at 0.1 ml/kg topical once in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 36. Kim KR, Ahn KS, Oh DS, et al. Efficacy of a combination of 10% imidacloprid and 1% moxidectin against Caparinia tripilis in African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). Parasit Vectors. 2012;5:158. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.737 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1186/1756-3305-5-158. Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Caparinia (acariasis/mange). Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: topical. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Advantage Multi
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topical | 0.1 ml/kg | once | Caparinia (acariasis/mange) | Moderate | 36. Kim KR, Ahn KS, Oh DS, et al. Efficacy of a combination of 10% imidacloprid and 1% moxidectin against Caparinia tripilis in African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). Parasit Vectors. 2012;5:158. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.737 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1186/1756-3305-5-158 |
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Imidacloprid (neonicotinoid) disrupts nicotinic acetylcholine transmission in fleas; moxidectin targets glutamate-gated chloride channels in nematodes. Heartworm prevention plus flea control.
Available for dogs and cats. Monthly topical. Do not allow ingestion. Keep treated animals separated until dry. Not for rabbits (ferrets have specific formulation).
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.
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: topical 0.1 ml/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical in african pygmy hedgehogs: topical.
Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Caparinia (acariasis/mange).
These are general warnings for Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Available for dogs and cats. Monthly topical. Do not allow ingestion. Keep treated animals separated until dry. Not for rabbits (ferrets have specific formulation).
Why a species-specific page? Imidacloprid-Moxidectin Topical 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.