Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Metoclopramide is dosed at 0.2–1 mg/kg SC q8h in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 30. Jepson L. Hedgehogs. In: Jepson L, eds. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, 2nd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:198-230. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.745 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Metoclopramide is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Antiemetic. 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 Metoclopramide 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 | 0.2–1 mg/kg | q8h | Antiemetic | Weak | 30. Jepson L. Hedgehogs. In: Jepson L, eds. Exotic Animal Medicine: A Quick Reference Guide, 2nd ed., Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2016:198-230. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.745 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI motility (prokinetic) and acts centrally as an antiemetic at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
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.
Metoclopramide dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: SC 0.2–1 mg/kg q8h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Metoclopramide in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC.
Metoclopramide is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Antiemetic.
These are general warnings for Metoclopramide across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
Why a species-specific page? Metoclopramide 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.