Pocket Pet · Atelerix albiventris · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Theophylline is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO, IM q12h in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 45. Lightfoot T. Therapeutics of African pygmy hedgehogs and prairie dogs. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:155-172. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.745 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Theophylline is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Bronchodilator. Routes documented in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO, IM. A typical adult african pygmy hedgehog weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Theophylline in african pygmy hedgehogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Theo-Dur, Theo-24
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO, IM | 10 mg/kg | q12h | Bronchodilator | Weak | 45. Lightfoot T. Therapeutics of African pygmy hedgehogs and prairie dogs. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2000;3:155-172. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.745 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits phosphodiesterase, increasing cAMP. Also antagonizes adenosine receptors. Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and improves diaphragmatic contractility.
Narrow therapeutic index. Serum monitoring recommended (10-20 mcg/ml). Tachycardia, GI upset, CNS stimulation, seizures in overdose. Many drug interactions (fluoroquinolones, cimetidine increase levels).
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.
Theophylline dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: PO, IM 10 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Theophylline in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO, IM.
Theophylline is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Bronchodilator.
These are general warnings for Theophylline across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Narrow therapeutic index. Serum monitoring recommended (10-20 mcg/ml). Tachycardia, GI upset, CNS stimulation, seizures in overdose. Many drug interactions (fluoroquinolones, cimetidine increase levels).
Why a species-specific page? Theophylline 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.