Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Ketoconazole is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO q24h x 6-8 wk in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 47. Marshall KL. Fungal diseases in small mammals: therapeutic trends and zoonotic considerations. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2003;6(2):415-427. | 68. Smith A. General husbandry and medical care of hedgehogs. In: Bonagura JD, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII: Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1128-1133. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.735 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Ketoconazole is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Dermatophytosis; Candida. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoconazole 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h x 6-8 wk | Dermatophytosis; Candida | Weak | 47. Marshall KL. Fungal diseases in small mammals: therapeutic trends and zoonotic considerations. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2003;6(2):415-427. | 68. Smith A. General husbandry and medical care of hedgehogs. In: Bonagura JD, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XIII: Small Animal Practice; WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PA; 2000:1128-1133. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.735 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase (CYP51), blocking ergosterol synthesis in fungal membranes. At high doses, inhibits adrenal and gonadal steroidogenesis.
Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Strong CYP inhibitor (many drug interactions). Requires gastric acid for absorption (do not give with antacids). Also used for Cushing's disease (adrenal steroidogenesis inhibition).
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.
Ketoconazole dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg q24h x 6-8 wk. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoconazole in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO.
Ketoconazole is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Dermatophytosis; Candida.
These are general warnings for Ketoconazole across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Strong CYP inhibitor (many drug interactions). Requires gastric acid for absorption (do not give with antacids). Also used for Cushing's disease (adrenal steroidogenesis inhibition).
Why a species-specific page? Ketoconazole 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.
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