How to Clean a Sugar Glider

Sugar gliders are exotic pets that require a lot of time and patience. They are a bit different from owning a dog, cat, or bird. Sugar gliders are nocturnal creatures that make barking, chirping and crabbing sounds. They require proper hygiene care for extended life, and it is important to be informed so that your glider and live in proper and clean housing. . With proper care such as hygiene and diet, your glider will live a long happy life. Most gliders can live between 10 to 15 years if cared for properly.

Things You'll Need

• Mixture of baking soda and water Dry Shampoo Sugar glider spray for odor Bedding Tray

Instructions

1. 

   Use a dry shampoo spray to clean your sugar glider. Sugar gliders can keep themselves well cleaned like cats do. It is not necessary to bathe them. Some male sugar gliders carry more of a scent than females. To fix this, you can use a dry shampoo spray or have them neutered.

2. Sugar glider cages should be kept clean often. Cages should at least be cleaned once a week. Clean all food and water dishes or bottles. All toys should be kept clean as well. Do not use harsh cleaning chemicals. Using a mixture of baking soda and water will be do just fine, and also can control odor.

3. 

   Spray substances that are created for sugar gliders only to control odors in the cage (see Resources). Cages that house male sugar gliders will contain more odors than females if they haven't been fixed.

4. Put a tray under the cage to catch the sugar glider's droppings. It also should be changed daily or at least every other day.

5. Place bedding in the sugar glider's cage, too. Use aspen shavings, corncob bedding, or oat hull. Stay away from using newspaper, cedar, or pine shredding. These could harm your glider.

6. 

   Develop a regular cleaning schedule for your sugar glider's cage. These consistent methods will increase the lifespan of your glider.

Resources

• Sugar Glider shampoo
• Sugar Glider care
• Odor eliminator for Sugar Gliders