Sugar gliders' reproductive anatomy and physiology are worlds apart from humans! This article aims to answer some commonly asked questions regarding sugar glider reproduction. After reading this...
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Why Is My Sugar Glider Fat? Reasons And Solutions For Sugar Glider Obesity
Don't be fooled by the sugar in their name! Although they would want to eat sugar all day every day, this can quickly lead to obesity. Sugar gliders have a wicked sweet tooth! It's easy to...
The Ultimate Sugar Glider Diet Guide: Feeding And Supplementation For Healthy Gliders
Contrary to their name, sugar gliders should not be fed a diet consisting of mostly fruit and other sweet things but rather a diet consisting mainly of insects with added plant material. While it...
Do Sugar Gliders Get Cold Easily? 9 Ways To Keep Them Warm In Winter
Unlike dogs, cats, and other domesticated species, sugar gliders have not evolved to live with humans. Therefore, they are wholly dependent on their owners to provide them with as close to a natural...
Pee Rock For Rats: Fool-Proof Tricks To Get Your Rat to Use It
Rats are not known to have perfect toilet etiquette, to the dismay of their owners. Luckily rats are intelligent, and with some persistence and patience, rats can be trained to use a litter box and a...
How To Prevent Your Rat From Chewing Their Stitches: 9 Tips For Post-Op Recovery
Bringing a rat with stitches home from the vet can be pretty stressful. This article looks at a few common reasons why your rat may be on a mission to remove their stitches and how you can prevent...