Calcium Gluconate for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Calcium Gluconate is dosed at 100 mg/kg SC q 12 h for 3–5 days in sugar gliders, per MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders. Calcium Gluconate is used in sugar gliders for Calcium supplement; dilute to 10 mg/mL solution in saline. Routes documented in sugar gliders: SC. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Gluconate in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 100 mg/kg | q 12 h for 3–5 days | Calcium supplement; dilute to 10 mg/mL solution in saline | Weak | MSD/Merck Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders |
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Mechanism of action
Provides ionized calcium for neuromuscular function, cardiac conduction, and bone metabolism. Cardioprotective against hyperkalemia.
Side effects & warnings
IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for sugar gliders may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Calcium Gluconate for Sugar Gliders?
Calcium Gluconate dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: SC 100 mg/kg q 12 h for 3–5 days.
How is Calcium Gluconate administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Calcium Gluconate in sugar gliders: SC.
What conditions does Calcium Gluconate treat in Sugar Gliders?
Calcium Gluconate is indicated in sugar gliders for: Calcium supplement; dilute to 10 mg/mL solution in saline.
What are the side effects of Calcium Gluconate in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Calcium Gluconate across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
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Calcium Gluconate dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Gluconate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in sugar gliders — 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.