Showing posts with label sugar glider food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sugar glider food. Show all posts

Friday, November 26, 2010

Sugar Gliders and Caffeine

Can Sugar Gliders Have Caffeine?
Caffeine is part of the no-no list. Anything associated with it like coffee, soda, and tea is considered toxic for your sugar gliders. Therefore, it is better to avoid at all times.

What Happens If A Sugar Glider Consume Caffeine?
You probably have no idea that some treats you fed contain caffeine. A sugar glider owner/pet parent that had experienced this would give you a better answer. Since caffeine is considered toxic for any, a sugar glider would probably get sick. A very minimal consumption may not affect much, but you should be cautious. As soon as you are aware of any consumption, it is better to consult an ongoing support like an exotic pet care (sugar gliders') veterinarian.

Some Sources for Feeding Your Sugar Gliders Properly
Besides other sugar gliders' owners and exotic pet care/sugar gliders' veterinarian, consider the following sources as your guide:



Monday, October 18, 2010

What Kind of Fruits and Vegetables Do Sugar Gliders Eat?

Fruits and vegetables are important part of sugar gliders' diet. For a healthier diet, it is recommended that you serve them fresh daily. If you have to serve frozen ones, you need to thaw and microwave them few hours before your sugar gliders wake up. Canned fruits and vegetables should not be fed since any contents and preservatives in those canned products may be harmful to your sugar gliders. Fresh fruits and vegetables need to be cut or chopped into small bite sized pieces so that your sugar gliders won't get choked easily.

So what kind of fruits and vegetables do sugar gliders eat? You may be concerned with the kinds that are not safe for them to consume. Consult this guide to sugar glider care. It will give you some advice and tips on feeding your sugar gliders and preparing healthy sugar gliders' diets.

For other advice and tips on sugar gliders' diet, check out: