Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Silymarin is dosed at 4–15 mg/kg PO q8-12h 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). Silymarin is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Hepatoprotectant. 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 Silymarin in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Marin, Milk Thistle, Denamarin, Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 4–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | Hepatoprotectant | 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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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoid from milk thistle. Stabilizes hepatocyte membranes, stimulates protein synthesis, and scavenges free radicals.
Generally safe. Often combined with SAMe (Denamarin). Evidence for hepatoprotection moderate. GI upset at high doses. May interact with P-glycoprotein substrates.
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.
Silymarin dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: PO 4–15 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Silymarin in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO.
Silymarin is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Hepatoprotectant.
These are general warnings for Silymarin across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Generally safe. Often combined with SAMe (Denamarin). Evidence for hepatoprotection moderate. GI upset at high doses. May interact with P-glycoprotein substrates.
Why a species-specific page? Silymarin 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.