https://www.chewy.com/education/small-pet/sugar-glider/safe-baths-for-sugar-gliders
*Sugar gliders are unique pets with big personalities and special care needs. The Sugar Glider Education Hub offers insights into their nutrition, sleep cycles, bonding process, and cage essentials to ensure success with your sugar glider.
Chewy editorial team offers valuable insight on how important it is to not use human shampoos on pets - especially sugar gliders.
These products can contain ingredients that may irritate or harm their delicate skin, and you will not know how they react until after exposure, which may be too late.
Using grooming products made specifically for pets is a much safer option.
These are developed with animals’ unique needs in mind, helping to ensure their safety and well being.
Sugar gliders typically do not need baths at all.
Unlike some other small animals, they do not benefit from dust baths and should not require regular bathing.
Healthy sugar gliders groom themselves regularly, so if your glider appears dirty or stops grooming, that is a potential sign of illness or stress so a visit to the veterinarian is recommended to address any possible underlying cause.
Caring for a sugar glider means embracing their unique nature with patience and compassion.
By providing thoughtful, gentle care and staying attentive to their needs, you are not just caring for a pet – you are building a lifelong bond filled with trust, love, and happiness and Chewy editorial team is here to support you every step of the way on this special journey.
