Fenbendazole for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Fenbendazole is dosed at 20–50 mg/kg PO q 24 h for 3 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. Fenbendazole is used in sugar gliders for For roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, lower dose preferable. Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Fenbendazole in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Panacur
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 20–50 mg/kg | q 24 h for 3 days | For roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, lower dose preferable | 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
Binds to beta-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization in parasites. Disrupts energy metabolism and cell division.
Side effects & warnings
Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
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 Fenbendazole for Sugar Gliders?
Fenbendazole dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO 20–50 mg/kg q 24 h for 3 days.
How is Fenbendazole administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Fenbendazole in sugar gliders: PO.
What conditions does Fenbendazole treat in Sugar Gliders?
Fenbendazole is indicated in sugar gliders for: For roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, lower dose preferable.
What are the side effects of Fenbendazole in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Fenbendazole across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Very wide safety margin. Rarely causes vomiting or diarrhea. Safe in pregnant animals at standard doses. Must be given for multiple consecutive days for efficacy.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with sugar glider dosing
Fenbendazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Fenbendazole 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.