How to Play With a Pet Squirrel

Allotting time for your pet squirrel to play and exercise is fundamental to its health and happiness in captivity. Squirrels are natural, active explorers and need at least 1 hour a day to roam free in a controlled, domestic setting. Squirrel-proof your home and allow your squirrels their much-deserved playtime.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Make your home safe for your pet squirrel. Secure all exits and entryways to your home. Keep all possible dangers away from your squirrel; lock up dangerous chemicals and tie up loose electrical wires so your squirrel can't get to them.
2. Open your pet squirrel's cage. Pick up your pet squirrel; support its body and weight with both of your hands.
3. Choose a room to let your pet squirrel roam. Take your pet squirrel to the room and allow it to run, jump and play. Squirrels like to climb and glide from high places; don't be frightened if it becomes excited due to its newfound freedom.
4. Give your pet squirrels toys to play with. Cat trees, ferret and rabbit toys, wheels, bird perches, hammocks and stuffed animals for pets are but a few different toys that your pet squirrel should have. Pet squirrels, being naturally curious and active animals, need as much stimulation as you can afford.
5. Allow your pet squirrel to look out doors or windows. Mesh window and door covers help ensure that your pet squirrel can't escape and provide them with a fun climbing apparatus.
6. Let your pet squirrel glide to you if it desires. Stay relaxed while it jumps.

Tips & Warnings

• Squirrels should be allowed to exercise and play for at least 1 hour a day.
• Don't grab your squirrel by only one part of its body. Squirrel's tails are especially sensitive to yanking.