2. Dr. David Brust, an exotic pet veterinarian andowner of sugar
gliders, says that most illnessesin the marsupial result from
improper diet. In his web videos, Dr. Brust warns sugar
gliderowners that they should limit the number oftreats they give
their gliders. Occasional treats are fine, and it is enjoyable
towatch the tiny creatures savor their snacks. However, Dr. Brust
says that a sugar glider ismuch like a human child. If you give
thecreature the choice between a treat andnourishing food, it will
pick the treat. 3. Dr. Brust recommends feeding the pets onlyone
treat a day, the equivalent of half ablueberry per pet. He also
advises owners to introduce new treatsgradually to reduce stomach
upset, and torefrain from giving treats to baby gliders whohave
been out of the pouch for fewer than 14weeks. Babies have delicate
digestive systems andshould eat only nourishing food. 4. Finally,
Dr. Brust says that while dried fruit isan excellent treat for
sugar gliders, they shouldonly eat organic dried fruit. Non-organic
dried fruit can contain smallamounts of toxins. It doesnt
necessarily harmhumans, but a tiny sugar glider can quicklybecome
overwhelmed. With proper care and nutrition, Dr. Brustassures
owners that their sugar gliders willremain happy and healthy for a
long time.
