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US brand names:Kenalog, Vetalog
Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg SC, IM not stated in african pygmy hedgehogs, per 25. Heatley J. Hedgehogs. In: Mitchell MA, Tully TN Jr., eds. Manual of Exotic Pet Practice; Saunders/Elsevier, St. Louis, MO; 2009:433-455. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.742 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 8.6 (Analgesic/Antiinflammatory Agents Used in Hedgehogs). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Synthetic glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory activity and negligible mineralocorticoid effect. Depot form provides sustained release over 1-3 weeks.
Iatrogenic Cushing's risk with repeated use. Skin atrophy at injection site. Avoid in diabetic patients — hyperglycemia risk.
Species references:All African Pygmy Hedgehog drugsAll Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IM | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | Once; may repeat in 1-3 weeks | Strong | VETALOG PARENTERAL - Triamcinolone Acetonide Injectable Suspension [US Product Label]. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc; 2017. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1298 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1269, Triamcinolone monograph spanning p.1269-1272; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — figure located 2026-08-05 at Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1272, Triamcinolone monograph; the page cited previously does not carry it. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | IM | 0.1–0.2 mg/kg | Once; may repeat in 2-4 weeks | Moderate |
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