Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 6–18 mg/kg Topical Repeat at 14d in african pygmy hedgehogs, per ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Mori & Hedley, J Exot Pet Med 2019. Selamectin is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Caparinia mites (first-line). Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: Topical. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 6–18 mg/kg | Repeat at 14d | Caparinia mites (first-line) | Moderate | ExoticRx 2026 (hedgehog dosing guide); Mori & Hedley, J Exot Pet Med 2019 |
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Absorbed through skin; reaches systemic circulation.
Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
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.
Selamectin dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: Topical 6–18 mg/kg Repeat at 14d. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selamectin in african pygmy hedgehogs: Topical.
Selamectin is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Caparinia mites (first-line).
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
Why a species-specific page? Selamectin 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.