Enrofloxacin for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Enrofloxacin is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO every 12 hours in sugar gliders, per Stans J. 2023. Oncology of the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps): A comprehensive review. Veterinaria 72(2), 135-141. DOI 10.51607/22331360.2023.72.2.135 URL: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/fc94/0cbfb1f1c7923a9b46c0030b70349dfe92f4.pdf. Enrofloxacin is used in sugar gliders for Paracloacal transitional cell carcinoma with squamous differentiation, Dermal hemangiosarcoma (post-operative care), Potential tissue necrosis when injected, Perioperative antibiotic. Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO, SC. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 4 cited dose rules for Enrofloxacin in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Baytril
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | every 12 hours | Paracloacal transitional cell carcinoma with squamous differentiation | Anecdotal | Stans J. 2023. Oncology of the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps): A comprehensive review. Veterinaria 72(2), 135-141. DOI 10.51607/22331360.2023.72.2.135 URL: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/fc94/0cbfb1f1c7923a9b46c0030b70349dfe92f4.pdf |
| PO | 10 mg/kg | every 24 hours | Dermal hemangiosarcoma (post-operative care) | Anecdotal | Stans J. 2023. Oncology of the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps): A comprehensive review. Veterinaria 72(2), 135-141. DOI 10.51607/22331360.2023.72.2.135 URL: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/fc94/0cbfb1f1c7923a9b46c0030b70349dfe92f4.pdf |
| PO | 2.5–5 mg/kg | q 12–24 h | Potential tissue necrosis when injected | 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 |
| SC | 5 mg/kg | before the procedure | Perioperative antibiotic | Anecdotal | D'Urso ES, Martorelli M, Bersanetti G, Selleri P, De Gennaro C. Combination of Dexmedetomidine and Low-Dose Ketamine in 4 Sugar Gliders (Petaurus breviceps) Undergoing Elective Castration. Vet Sci. 2025 Jul 25;12(8):699. doi:10.3390/vetsci12080699. PMID: 40872650. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12390597/ |
Need the exact dose for your patient?
These ranges are per kg. Enter your sugar glider's weight to get the precise dose and draw-up volume — unit and concentration math done for you.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, preventing DNA replication and transcription.
Side effects & warnings
Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
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 Enrofloxacin for Sugar Gliders?
Enrofloxacin dose ranges in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO 5 mg/kg every 12 hours; PO 10 mg/kg every 24 hours; PO 2.5–5 mg/kg q 12–24 h; SC 5 mg/kg before the procedure.
How is Enrofloxacin administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Enrofloxacin in sugar gliders: PO, SC.
What conditions does Enrofloxacin treat in Sugar Gliders?
Enrofloxacin is indicated in sugar gliders for: Paracloacal transitional cell carcinoma with squamous differentiation, Dermal hemangiosarcoma (post-operative care), Potential tissue necrosis when injected, Perioperative antibiotic.
What are the side effects of Enrofloxacin in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Enrofloxacin across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Avoid in growing animals (cartilage damage). Do NOT use in cats at doses >5mg/kg (retinal toxicity). Avoid concurrent use with theophylline.
Other Antibiotic drugs with sugar glider dosing
Enrofloxacin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Enrofloxacin 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.