Lidocaine for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Lidocaine is dosed at 4 mg/kg local not specified in sugar gliders, per MSD Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders (accessed 2026-07-06). URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders. Lidocaine is used in sugar gliders for Local anesthesia; as a 2% injection, ≤ 0.2 mL/kg (< 4 mg/kg). Routes documented in sugar gliders: local. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lidocaine in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| local | 4 mg/kg | not specified | Local anesthesia; as a 2% injection, ≤ 0.2 mL/kg (< 4 mg/kg) | Weak | MSD Veterinary Manual. Drugs Commonly Used to Treat Sugar Gliders (dosage table). https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders (accessed 2026-07-06). URL: https://www.msdvetmanual.com/multimedia/table/drugs-commonly-used-to-treat-sugar-gliders |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Lidocaine for Sugar Gliders?
Lidocaine dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: local 4 mg/kg not specified.
How is Lidocaine administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Lidocaine in sugar gliders: local.
What conditions does Lidocaine treat in Sugar Gliders?
Lidocaine is indicated in sugar gliders for: Local anesthesia; as a 2% injection, ≤ 0.2 mL/kg (< 4 mg/kg).
Other Uncategorized drugs with sugar glider dosing
Why a species-specific page? Lidocaine 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.