Selamectin for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Selamectin is dosed at 6–18 mg/kg topically once; repeat in 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. Selamectin is used in sugar gliders for For ectoparasites; not effective against Demodex. Routes documented in sugar gliders: topically. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Selamectin in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topically | 6–18 mg/kg | once; repeat in 30 days | For ectoparasites; not effective against Demodex | 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 glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Absorbed through skin; reaches systemic circulation.
Side effects & warnings
Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
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 Selamectin for Sugar Gliders?
Selamectin dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: topically 6–18 mg/kg once; repeat in 30 days.
How is Selamectin administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Selamectin in sugar gliders: topically.
What conditions does Selamectin treat in Sugar Gliders?
Selamectin is indicated in sugar gliders for: For ectoparasites; not effective against Demodex.
What are the side effects of Selamectin in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Selamectin across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Do not apply to broken skin. Monthly application. Prevents heartworm, kills fleas, treats ear mites, sarcoptic mange. Safe in MDR1 dogs at labeled dose. OK in rabbits and ferrets.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with sugar glider dosing
Selamectin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Selamectin 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.