Can a sugar glider and a dog play safely?

One of the biggest fears of new, or would-be owners of Sugar Gliders is the worry that their dog or cat or other pets will kill their baby Sugar Gliders. ... read more

Be careful, stay close, be calm for the dog’s sake. Ensure the dog that this is okay and part of the pack. If something bad happens it’s better to show compassion to the glider—be very obvious and make a show of this—than to punish the dog. Model the behavior you want your dog to exhibit. read more

In fact, there are only three basic components to a healthy Sugar Glider’s diet, and as a ball-park estimate, it typically costs a total of around $3/month to feed a single animal. 20% of your glider’s daily food will consist of fresh fruits or vegetables, and almost anything you already have around the house (like a slice of apple per day) will do just fine. read more

In fact, a dog or cat that bonds with a glider can be a real source of comfort for a single glider. Often, a cat or dog will like the glider so much that it will sleep on or against the cage, and the glider will cuddle near their friend, through the wire. They can also play with each other through the cage wire. read more