In Reply to: food im not to sure posted by Heather M on November 23, 1999 at 15:25:22:

I personally wouldn't give them cat food, the benefits/drawbacks seem to be too controversial. but if it's low in fat, it wouldn't be a problem. As for dry food, sugar glider pellets are good, but we use them only to supplement a diet of fruits/veggies and protein, and the protein we give is an occasional peanut or egg, and crickets. Also, try Bourbon's leadbeater recipe, we use that too.
If you can, try to give them mostly fruits/veggies, because that's what they would eat naturally, and give them a few pellets and a little leadbeaters to make sure they are getting what they need as far as vitamins go. Good luck!

Casandra
p.s. I think it shows great maturity for someone your age to ask a question if you don't know the answer, especially concerning an animal! :)

: i have recently purchased a male glider. he is a great glider w/ a great personality. i have had no trouble feeding so far becuase when i purchased him he came w/ food. now the food has ran out. the two resources i have , have agreed on yogurt and mixed fruits and vegetables. but what about dry food. one says i should use the food he supllies but the lady tells me to use a special type of cat food . she has givin me a special diet plan that has worked for her gliders for countless years. does anyone have any suggestions. heather m, 13, houston,tx

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