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 Vogelnest L. Dermatology. In: Vogelnest L, Portas T, eds. Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals; CSIRO Publishing, Clayton South, Vic; 2019:181-206. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.707 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 7.2 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Sugar Gliders). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine — ISBN 9781119259558, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119259558. 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.
US trade names: Revolution, Stronghold
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| topically | 6–18 mg/kg | once; repeat in 30 days |
| For ectoparasites; not effective against Demodex |
| Weak |
| Vogelnest L. Dermatology. In: Vogelnest L, Portas T, eds. Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals; CSIRO Publishing, Clayton South, Vic; 2019:181-206. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.707 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 7.2 (Antiparasitic Agents Used in Sugar Gliders). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929; Clinical Guide to Fish Medicine — ISBN 9781119259558, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119259558 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–15 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.279 | Ferrets, Rabbits, Rodents: 6-15 mg/kg monthly; Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs: 6-18 mg/kg monthly. |
| 6–18 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.279 | its, Rodents: 6-15 mg/kg monthly; Sugar gliders, Hedgehogs: 6-18 mg/kg monthly. |
| 6–18 | IN | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 7.2 | 6-18 mg/kg topically, repeat in 30 days,30,34,37 |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Binds glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve/muscle cells. Absorbed through skin; reaches systemic circulation.
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.
Selamectin dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: topically 6–18 mg/kg once; repeat in 30 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Selamectin in sugar gliders: topically.
Selamectin is indicated in sugar gliders for: For ectoparasites; not effective against Demodex.
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.
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.