Metronidazole for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Metronidazole is dosed at 80 mg/kg PO once daily (per 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. Metronidazole is used in sugar gliders for Cutaneous lymphosarcoma — dermatitis / infection, Paracloacal gland carcinoma. Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Metronidazole in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Flagyl
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 80 mg/kg | once daily (per day) | Cutaneous lymphosarcoma — dermatitis / infection | 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 | 25 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 |
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Mechanism of action
Disrupts DNA structure in anaerobic organisms via reduction of nitro group, forming cytotoxic intermediates.
Side effects & warnings
Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
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 Metronidazole for Sugar Gliders?
Metronidazole dose ranges in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO 80 mg/kg once daily (per day); PO 25 mg/kg twice a day.
How is Metronidazole administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Metronidazole in sugar gliders: PO.
What conditions does Metronidazole treat in Sugar Gliders?
Metronidazole is indicated in sugar gliders for: Cutaneous lymphosarcoma — dermatitis / infection, Paracloacal gland carcinoma.
What are the side effects of Metronidazole in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Metronidazole across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Neurotoxicity at high doses or prolonged use (ataxia, seizures). Avoid in pregnant animals. Hepatotoxic at high doses.
Other Antibiotic drugs with sugar glider dosing
Metronidazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Metronidazole 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.