Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Midazolam is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg IM Once 20min before in african pygmy hedgehogs, per Lennox AM. Safe sedation and immobilization of unusual exotic species encountered in practice. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:363-368. doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2014.07.013 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.740 (2026-08-01).. Midazolam is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Pre-medication. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM, SC. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Midazolam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 0.5–1 mg/kg | Once 20min before | Pre-medication | Moderate | Lennox AM. Safe sedation and immobilization of unusual exotic species encountered in practice. J Exot Pet Med. 2014;23:363-368. doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2014.07.013 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.740 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 0.5–1 mg/kg | Once 20min before | Pre-medication | Moderate | Doss G. Personal observation; 2020. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.740 (2026-08-01). |
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Enhances GABA-A receptor activity, increasing chloride conductance. Provides anxiolysis, sedation, muscle relaxation, and anticonvulsant effects.
May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
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.
Midazolam dose ranges in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: IM 0.5–1 mg/kg Once 20min before; SC 0.5–1 mg/kg Once 20min before. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Midazolam in african pygmy hedgehogs: IM, SC.
Midazolam is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Pre-medication.
These are general warnings for Midazolam across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause paradoxical excitement in healthy dogs when used alone. Water-soluble (less painful IM than diazepam). Respiratory depression at high doses. Flumazenil is the reversal agent.
Why a species-specific page? Midazolam 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.