Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Sarolaner is dosed at 2 mg/kg PO once in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 3. Antelo J, Núñez C, Contreras L, et al. Use of sarolaner in African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) infested with Caparinia tripilis. J Exot Pet Med. 2020;35:1-3. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.738 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2020.06.001. Sarolaner is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Caparinia (acariasis/mange). 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 Sarolaner 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 | 2 mg/kg | once | Caparinia (acariasis/mange) | Moderate | 3. Antelo J, Núñez C, Contreras L, et al. Use of sarolaner in African hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris) infested with Caparinia tripilis. J Exot Pet Med. 2020;35:1-3. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.738 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) doi:10.1053/j.jepm.2020.06.001 |
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Seizure potential in dogs with neurologic history. Not for use in puppies <6 months. Effective against Demodex and Sarcoptes mites.
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.
Sarolaner dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: PO 2 mg/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Sarolaner in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO.
Sarolaner is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Caparinia (acariasis/mange).
These are general warnings for Sarolaner across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Seizure potential in dogs with neurologic history. Not for use in puppies <6 months. Effective against Demodex and Sarcoptes mites.
Why a species-specific page? Sarolaner 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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