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Trilostane is dosed at 2 mg/kg PO q24h 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). Trilostane is used in african pygmy hedgehogs for Hyperadrenocorticism. 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 Trilostane 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 | q24h | Hyperadrenocorticism | 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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First-line for canine Cushing's disease. Monitor with ACTH stimulation test. Adrenal necrosis reported (rare but serious). Hypoadrenocorticism risk. Give with food. Not for use in cats or pregnant animals.
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.
Trilostane dose range in african pygmy hedgehogs, with cited source references: PO 2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Trilostane in african pygmy hedgehogs: PO.
Trilostane is indicated in african pygmy hedgehogs for: Hyperadrenocorticism.
These are general warnings for Trilostane across species; consult the african pygmy hedgehog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. First-line for canine Cushing's disease. Monitor with ACTH stimulation test. Adrenal necrosis reported (rare but serious). Hypoadrenocorticism risk. Give with food. Not for use in cats or pregnant animals.
Why a species-specific page? Trilostane 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.