Metoclopramide for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Metoclopramide is dosed at 0.1 mg/kg PO twice a day 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. Metoclopramide is used in sugar gliders for Paracloacal gland carcinoma, GI motility enhancer. Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Metoclopramide in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Reglan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.1 mg/kg | twice a day | Paracloacal gland carcinoma | 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 | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | q 6–12 h | GI motility enhancer | 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
Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist. Increases GI motility (prokinetic) and acts centrally as an antiemetic at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
Side effects & warnings
May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
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 Metoclopramide for Sugar Gliders?
Metoclopramide dose ranges in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO 0.1 mg/kg twice a day; PO 0.05–0.1 mg/kg q 6–12 h.
How is Metoclopramide administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Metoclopramide in sugar gliders: PO.
What conditions does Metoclopramide treat in Sugar Gliders?
Metoclopramide is indicated in sugar gliders for: Paracloacal gland carcinoma, GI motility enhancer.
What are the side effects of Metoclopramide in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Metoclopramide across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause extrapyramidal signs (restlessness, tremors). Contraindicated with GI obstruction or perforation. Avoid concurrent use with phenothiazines.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with sugar glider dosing
Metoclopramide dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Metoclopramide 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.