Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Moxidectin is dosed at 0.3 mg/kg SC q10d in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 55. Pantchev N, Hofmann T. Notoedric mange caused by Notoedres cati in a pet African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). Vet Rec. 2006;158:59-60. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.738 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Moxidectin is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Notoedric mange. 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 Moxidectin in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: ProHeart, Advantage Multi, ProHeart 6, ProHeart 12
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.3 mg/kg | q10d | Notoedric mange | Moderate | 55. Pantchev N, Hofmann T. Notoedric mange caused by Notoedres cati in a pet African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris). Vet Rec. 2006;158:59-60. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.738 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Sustained-release formulation provides 6- or 12-month heartworm prevention.
Caution in MDR1-mutant dogs. ProHeart injection: risk of anaphylaxis (monitor 30 min post-injection). Test for heartworm before starting. Store properly.
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.
Moxidectin dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: SC 0.3 mg/kg q10d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Moxidectin in african pygmy hedgehogs: SC.
Moxidectin is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Notoedric mange.
These are general warnings for Moxidectin across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Caution in MDR1-mutant dogs. ProHeart injection: risk of anaphylaxis (monitor 30 min post-injection). Test for heartworm before starting. Store properly.
Why a species-specific page? Moxidectin 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.