When you have such a curious and fun-loving creature sharing your life with you, like you have with the sugar glider, there are things you have to be aware of that could cause your little pocket pet great harm. Things that would not normally bother most pets because they are so much larger, or because they do not mess with them, can be deadly to your sugar glider.

One of these types of things is caustic chemicals that you normally use to clean your home. These items are normally quite safe and we use them all the time. It’s hard to get in the frame of mind that these are not good to use when you have a sugar glider in the house. Such items are things like: bleach, and disinfectant sprays like Lysol are very bad for use in any area where your sugar glider may come in contact with. These have a curious smell to your sugar glider and they will not be able to resist a lick or two. Now of course for the average sized animal that is not going to cause any harm, but for your glider that weighs less than a pound, even a lick or two can be deadly.

For much the same reasons things like scented candles and incense are potentially hazardous. Your little darling will be drawn to them by their delicious smell and won’t be able to resist taking a swipe with their tongues. Keeping all of these types of things out of reach is nearly impossible since there are very few places your sugar glider will not be able to climb to, or jump upon. The best method of prevention is to not have them around at all.
With a little care your home can be as safe as possible for your pocket pet and you will have years of happy enjoyment with your buddy.