Imidacloprid for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Imidacloprid is dosed at 10 mg/kg topically q 30 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. Imidacloprid is used in sugar gliders for Fleas. Routes documented in sugar gliders: topically. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Imidacloprid in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Advantage
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topically | 10 mg/kg | q 30 days | Fleas | 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 insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, causing paralysis and death of fleas. Highly selective for insect receptors over mammalian.
Side effects & warnings
External use only. Very safe in mammals due to receptor selectivity. May cause transient skin irritation at application site. Do not ingest.
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 Imidacloprid for Sugar Gliders?
Imidacloprid dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: topically 10 mg/kg q 30 days.
How is Imidacloprid administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Imidacloprid in sugar gliders: topically.
What conditions does Imidacloprid treat in Sugar Gliders?
Imidacloprid is indicated in sugar gliders for: Fleas.
What are the side effects of Imidacloprid in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Imidacloprid across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. External use only. Very safe in mammals due to receptor selectivity. May cause transient skin irritation at application site. Do not ingest.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with sugar glider dosing
Imidacloprid dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Imidacloprid 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.