Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is dosed at 15 mg/kg PO every 12 hours 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. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is used in sugar gliders for Dermal hemangiosarcoma (infected wound). Routes documented in sugar gliders: PO. A typical adult sugar glider weighs 0.08–0.16 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Bactrim, TMS
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 15 mg/kg | every 12 hours | Dermal hemangiosarcoma (infected wound) | 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
Sequential blockade of folate synthesis: sulfamethoxazole inhibits dihydropteroate synthase; trimethoprim inhibits dihydrofolate reductase.
Side effects & warnings
May cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs with prolonged use. Can cause bone marrow suppression. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease. Adequate hydration required.
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 Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Sugar Gliders?
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO 15 mg/kg every 12 hours.
How is Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in sugar gliders: PO.
What conditions does Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole treat in Sugar Gliders?
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole is indicated in sugar gliders for: Dermal hemangiosarcoma (infected wound).
What are the side effects of Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole in Sugar Gliders?
These are general warnings for Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole across species; consult the sugar glider dosing table above for species-specific guidance. May cause keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs with prolonged use. Can cause bone marrow suppression. Avoid in animals with hepatic disease. Adequate hydration required.
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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole 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.