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A Sugar Glider Diet by Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM

PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:43 pm
by James
This is some info from 2007 that I thought I would repost for those interested. It is not a current or 'accepted' sort of diet, but it is interesting to compare to see how things have changed/improved over the years with other diet plans.



A Sugar Glider Diet by Dr. Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM

Select one item from each group each day. Animals will benefit from a major effort to provide a regular supply of vitamin/mineral-enriched insects.

Group 1:

* Insects: 75% moths, crickets, beetles
* 25% fly pupae, mealworms
* Meat Mix: Commercial small carnivore or insectivore mix (New World Primate, Insectivore-Fare, ZuPreem Marmoset Diet)

Group 2:

* Nectar Mix:
1.5 cups fructose
1.5 cups sucrose (brown sugar)
1/2 cup glucose made up to 2 L with warm water
Commercially available mixes have the advantage of balanced vitamin and mineral additives.

* Dry Lorikeet Mix:
4 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup glucose
1.2 cup raisins

* Gliderade: Pre-made Vitamin Enriched Nectar Supplement .

Group 3:

Fruit & Vegetables:
Select from diced apple, nectarine, melons, grapes, raisins, sultana, figs, tomato, sweet potato, beans and butternut pumpkin

Greens:
Mixed sprouts
Shredded carrot, lettuce, broccoli and parsley

.Vitamin/Mineral supplement at manufacturer's directions