Trimethoprim-sulfonamide for Sugar Gliders
Pocket Pet · Petaurus breviceps · typical adult weight 0.08–0.16 kg
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q 12–24 h 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. Trimethoprim-sulfonamide (Uncategorized) has cited veterinary dosing for sugar gliders. 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-sulfonamide in sugar gliders, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q 12–24 h | — | 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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Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Trimethoprim-sulfonamide for Sugar Gliders?
Trimethoprim-sulfonamide dose range in sugar gliders, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q 12–24 h.
How is Trimethoprim-sulfonamide administered in Sugar Gliders?
Documented routes for Trimethoprim-sulfonamide in sugar gliders: PO.
Other Uncategorized drugs with sugar glider dosing
Why a species-specific page? Trimethoprim-sulfonamide 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.