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Another Exciting (and Long!) Episode of … DEAR ARNOLD

Note: Some of Arnold’s fan mail may be edited cause Arnold wants some of them to be shorter so he can have more space all to himself! Yuk Yuk Yuk!...

Sugar Glider Vet

GliderVet Newsletter’s Exotic Pet Expert If you already own or have decided to purchase an exotic pet, such as a sugar glider, it is important to realize that their health...

Exotic Pet Vet

Animal Nutrition Experts Dr. Dierenfeld received her PhD in animal nutrition from Cornell University and has an impressive track record in both the business and academic sides of animal...

All Arnold, All the Time

Another Exciting (and Long!) Episode of … DEAR ARNOLD Note: Some of Arnold's fan mail may be edited cause Arnold wants some of them to be shorter so he can...

Hand Rearing Orphaned / Abandoned Joeys - Part II

Hand Rearing Orphaned / Abandoned Joeys - Part IIBy Lisa Last month we started this topic with discussion on how to decide when is the right time to interrupt...

The Accidental Sugar Glider Rescuer

The Accidental Rescuer by Lisa Have you ever considered how most people get into doing rescue work with animals? More often than not, the rescuer just kind of accidentally falls into it. Rescuers often start with a great love for animals, hear about animals in need, and then open up their homes and hearts to care for abused and neglected animals out there. Lots of them purchased a single pair of sugar gliders, came to know they are the coolest animals ever, and not only want more, but end up...

Recycled Sugar Glider Toys, Dear Arnold, Sugar Glider Exchange Milestone

Recycled Sugar Glider Toysby LisaRe-purposing, re-using and recycling remain in the forefront of nearly everything today. So as we head into the season when many of us try our hand...

Cleaning Sugar Glider Cages, Dear Arnold

Cleaning Sugar Glider CagesBy LisaIt's important to keep your pets' cage clean at all times. Not only will this help to further the good health of your sugar gliders, but...

Another Exciting Episode of …. DEAR ARNOLDNote: Some of Arnold’s fan mail may be edited cause Arnold wants some of them to be shorter so he can have more space all to himself! Yuk Yuk Yuk! Dear Arnold, What is the point of a sugar glider's maturity? Karin B.Dear Karin, Sugar gliders are considered mature when they say “more mealworms, please”, instead of “gimme worms … gimme worms!”Luv,Mr. Arnold E. TiquetteP.S. Karin, Lisa here! While politeness may be an indicator of maturity, I don’t think Arnold really understood your question....

Handling Females with Joeys in the Pouch; Do breeding gliders make good pets? What to do when a companion glider passes

Handling female sugar gliders with joeys in pouch By Lisa Does a female sugar glider need to be fed differently when she has joeys in pouch? Is it OK to...

Consequences of Inbreeding; More Glider Lifestyle Information; Humidity in the Sugar Glider Room

Consequences of Glider Inbreeding by Lisa Dear Lisa, Thank you for the great article on pedigrees. If anyone wants to see the results of inbreeding they need look no farther...

Update on PVC Cage Toxicity Issues by Lisa These are all actual correspondences that I’ve received within a week of our last newsletter. I will also mention that Kitty has also worked as a first responder in firefighting and an EMT. She concurs with Lee’s knowledge of out gassing, which we discussed last month. Hello Lisa, So unfortunately I've been affected by the toxic cage epidemic. I received a new cage from pocket pets, but just today they emailed me again (my first baby passed away and I now have...