Are sugar gliders prone to disease?
Keeping your glider healthy is basically a matter of providing a well-balanced diet, a stimulating safe environment, and companionship. Sugar gliders may appear to be delicate, but they are actually quite hardy. They are prone to health problems if their diet is insufficient for any length of time. For instnace, although they love foods high in fat, these are not good for them in great quantities. A lack of calcium in their diet, over time, will kill them. Severe calcium deficiency is recognizable in a sugar glider who drags his/her hindquarters and is unable to jump. But by the time these signs become evident, it is often too late to remedy the problem. So, prevention is your best measure. Most importantly, be aware of behavioral changes in your glider and find a veterinarian who is familiar with treating this particular species. Inspect your glider’s feet periodically for any signs of injury. Abrasions and sores due to sharp cage wire can lead to infection and death. And check your g
