Ivermectin for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Ivermectin is dosed at 0.2 mg/kg PO or SC once; repeat in 7–14 days for up to 3 treatments 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. Ivermectin is used in sugar gliders for For roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, nematodes, mites. Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO or SC. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ivermectin in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ivomec, Heartgard
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO or SC | 0.2 mg/kg | once; repeat in 7–14 days for up to 3 treatments | For roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, nematodes, mites | 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
Potentiates glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, causing paralysis and death of parasites.
Side effects & warnings
TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
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 Ivermectin for Sugar Gliders?
Ivermectin dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO or SC 0.2 mg/kg once; repeat in 7–14 days for up to 3 treatments.
How is Ivermectin administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Ivermectin in sugar gliders: PO or SC.
What conditions does Ivermectin treat in Sugar Gliders?
Ivermectin is indicated in sugar gliders for: For roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, nematodes, mites.
What are the side effects of Ivermectin in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Ivermectin across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. TOXIC to MDR1-mutant dogs (Collies, Shelties, Aussies) at elevated doses. DO NOT use in chelonians (turtles/tortoises). Narrow safety margin in some species. Test MDR1 status before use in herding breeds.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with sugar glider dosing
Ivermectin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ivermectin 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.