Adopting a sugar glider is a big step that can be very rewarding for your family for years to come, but there are some questions that you should ask before you make your final decision to adopt.
In this short presentation we have provided answers to the five most common questions we get asked by prospective new glider parents.
We even threw in a bonus on the last page from the Association of Sugar Glider Veterinarians for you.
2. Do they REALLY make
good pets?...
Aren't they “rodents”?...
Sugar Bears are NOT “rodents”. They are marsupials, in the same
general family as a Kangaroo or a Koala Bear. As such, they are proven
to have several distinct advantages over other household pets such as
hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, squirrels, etc..
For example, when cared for properly, their life-span is typically 12-
15 years - similar to many dogs or cats. They also have roughly the
same intelligence as a dog, in that when trained properly they can
learn their name, come when they're called, and even do tricks.
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How much TIME do they
“really” take?...
As mentioned earlier, one of the most unique things about Sugar Bears as
household pets is how strongly they “bond” to their human families.
Bonding is a “process” that can take anywhere from a few days - to two or
three months - and just like human children, no two Sugar Bears are exactly
the same.
For that reason, we provide all our new “moms & dads” with proven, step-
by-step instructions (including lots of special “tips & tricks” we've learned
over the last 15 years) that DRAMATICALLY enhance the bonding process -
and create a deep, lasting relationship of love and trust between you and
your new babies.
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Will my other pets
EAT them?...
Once your baby Sugar Bears have started to bond with you and your
family, one of the most rewarding things about watching them grow up is
observing “first-hand” how they form lifelong bonds with the OTHER pets
in your home.
For many people, even the IDEA of a dog or cat “bonding” to a Sugar Bear
(instead of eating it) seems almost unbelievable. However, the simple fact
is that almost ALL the babies we sell here at Pocket Pets™ go into homes
that already have cats and/or dogs in them - and as long as you follow the
step-by-step “pet bonding” instructions we provide - we've never had a
single problem.
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What do they eat?...
Is it expensive?...
Over the years, we've come across sites that claim it costs as
much as $2,000 per year to feed a single Sugar Bear - and that “any owner who really
cares about their Sugar Bears” will spend several HOURS a day chopping exotic fruits,
gathering LIVE insects, and preparing extremely complicated and expensive meals for
them.
Well, the FACTS are this. According to the most respected Veterinary studies in the
world, the best, most nutritious diet on earth is:
1)Extremely quick & simple
2)Costs less than $100 per year… and
we provide you with everything you ever need. It never has to get any more
complicated than that.
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What about “ALLERGIES”?...
Another important benefit of owning Sugar Bears is that they
often make excellent pets for people with “allergies”. In fact, for many of our
customers, this is the ONLY pet they've ever been able to have since they are
allergic to everything else.
Bringing loving pets into the lives of people who otherwise can't have them is
one of the most fulfilling things we do.
If you or anyone in your family is allergic to pets, the best thing to do is just come
see us at an event near you - and “put it to the test”. We will be happy to let you
handle some of our Gliders to make sure they are the right pet for you. Just be
prepared to be PLEASANTLY surprised
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When it comes to caring for any animal - it's important to
ONLY take advice from the most credible, VETERINARY
resources.
Fortunately, the Association of Sugar Glider Veterinarians
www.ASGV.org has put together an amazing series of FREE
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS & REPORTS to give
new owners all the objective FACTS about having Sugar
Bears (also known as Sugar Gliders) as pets in their family.
On their website, you can learn EVERYTHING you'll ever need to
know about these little guys; from bonding & nutrition, to avoiding common internet
scams and proper healthcare.