Sentences with phrase «as sugar gliders»

Tall, narrow cages are good for climbing species, such as sugar gliders or flying squirrels, but not as good for species that like to scamper and play, like gerbils, mice, rats and guinea pigs.

We care for not only canines and felines, but also birds, ferrets, rabbits, pocket pets such as sugar gliders, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hedgehogs, and reptiles such as lizards, turtles, tortoises, and snakes.

Calcium deficiency is one of the most common causes of illness in exotic pets such as sugar gliders.

Customers have attempted to fly with comfort turkeys, gliding possums known as sugar gliders, snakes, spiders and more.

Other pets such as sugar gliders, ferrets, Guinea pigs, hamsters, all types of birds, and so forth, are accepted as long as the caging accompanies them or appropriate caging is available at the shelter; inquire first.

Next in line are foods for omnivores, including small rodents and exotics such as sugar gliders, and finally, foods for herbivores.

«Customers have attempted to fly with comfort turkeys, gliding possums known as sugar gliders, snakes, spiders and more,» Delta said.

This option is great for an animal that climbs and leaps, such as a sugar glider or a chinchilla.

Not exact matches

Often referred to as a «pocket pet» because of its miniature size and enjoyment of hanging out in pouches, the sugar glider is a popular exotic pet.

Although omnivorous, sugar gliders are known for being particularly fond of sweet foods such as nectar and fruit.

Even other small pets such as hedgehogs and sugar gliders enjoy exercise wheels.

Classified as marsupials, female sugar gliders raise their young in small pouches on their bellies.

Southwest Airlines does not accept therapy dogs (such as those that provide comfort in a hospital or nursing home) or unusual or exotic animals (including, but not limited to: rodents, ferrets, insects, spiders, reptiles, hedgehogs, rabbits, or sugar gliders) acting as emotional support animals.

And, with a sweet reputation, it should come as no surprise that many pet sugar gliders have names reflecting the same.

As of January 3, 2014, it is now legal to own sugar gliders (among many other unusual pets) in the state of Massachusetts.

Does not allow customers to travel with unusual or exotic animals (including, but not limited to: rodents, ferrets, insects, spiders, reptiles, hedgehogs, rabbits, or sugar gliders) acting as assistance animals.

Woman Succeeds In Getting Sugar Glider Ownership Legalized In Massachusetts As of January 3, 2014, sugar gliders are legal to own in Massachusetss, but achieving this goal took three years of hard work by Michelle Cutler and others.

Get To Know Sugar Gliders With These Frequently Asked Questions This sugar glider FAQ list gives answers to some burning questions about these furry, marsupials as pets.

Sorry but thanks to this many more sugar gliders (and the other animals legalized as «pets») will end up living out lives of loneliness in cages or in homes that ultimately decide they can't care for them or deal with the behavioral / health issues they develop due to the stress of living in captivity.

Cage Accessories Place two or more water bottles in a sugar glider's cage, as well as one or more food bowls.

Commercial sugar glider food should be prepared and stored as directed on the manufacturer's packaging.

Originating from northeastern Australia and the surrounding islands, sugar gliders are now bred in captivity as pets.

Self - mutilation is often observed in pet birds such as African greys and cockatoos, pet cats, pet dogs, and even humans - and sugar gliders are no strangers to this disorder either.

We offer advice and treatment for animals ranging from dogs and cats to small mammals (such as guinea pigs, chinchillas, hedgehogs, rabbits, ferrets, mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, and sugar gliders), reptiles, amphibians, and birds.

Note: Specialty and other services available such as rat, guinea pig, sugar glider, chinchilla, and pot bellied pig neuters.

Weight Loss / Gain Captive sugar gliders do not expend as much energy as their wild counterparts and are prone to being overweight.

Exotic Pet Services: Several of our veterinarians also care for exotic pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hedgehogs, sugar - gliders, rats, hamsters, birds, snakes, lizards, turtles and a variety of other, less traditional pets.

As the memoir progresses through the days and forward and back in time, Hess is struggling to discover why sugar gliders across the country are dying.

As with everything regarding sugar gliders, there is no one right answer.

Stress - Related Issues Stress in sugar gliders can manifest as loose stools; self - mutilation of the tail, limbs, scrotum / penis (occasionally related to sexual frustration); coprophagy (feces eating); pacing; hyperphagia (eating too fast) or sometimes hair loss from increased adrenal gland activity caused by stress.

Courtesy of Jerry Murray, DVM A plastic can cover provided a makeshift collar to prevent this sugar glider from self - mutilation as he awoke from surgery.

Dog products are appropriate for omnivores such as rats, mice and sugar gliders.

When choosing bedding for a sugar glider's nest area, avoid aromatic woods or shavings such as cedar or nonkiln - dried pine.

Pet World is specially licensed to carry exotic pets like hedgehogs, chinchillas, degus and sugar gliders as well as more typical little critters like hamsters and gerbils.

Ken Korecky, CEO of Newport News, Virginia - headquartered Exotic Nutrition — makers of multiple varieties of food and treats for sugar gliders, hedgehogs and degus as well as the Silent Runner line of exercise wheels — says catering to the exotics crowd is worth it.

«But the availability of sugar gliders and hedgehogs can sometimes be an issue, as breeders may be difficult to find and stores can have a hard time keeping these exotics in inventory,» said Korecky, who recommends partnering with a reputable local breeder for your livestock supply.

Monkeys and sugar gliders have become popular as pets in recent years.

So when it comes to advice on pocket pets — small animals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, rats, gerbils, chinchillas, and sugar gliders — he's a good person to ask.

I am going to get 2 baby sugar gliders as my first animals to take care of.

If the pet store chooses to sell certain exotic animals, such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, and other specified animals, then they would be required to obtain a federal license and be inspected.

Too many people rush out and buy exotics because they are beautiful (as are colorful birds), can talk (as some parrots can), or are novel (as are sugar gliders, pot - bellied pigs, degus, or hedgehogs) without really understanding what they're getting into.

I treat exotic pets — birds (parrots, canaries, finches, chickens, turkeys, waterfowl, pigeons and doves), rabbits, rodents (guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, degus), ferrets, reptiles (lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises), amphibians (frogs and toads), and some less commonly kept exotics such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders, pot - bellied pigs, wallabies, kinkajous, and pet skunks.

Pocket pets can include familiar critters like rabbits, gerbils and hamsters, as well as newly popular animals like sugar gliders and hedgehogs.

Ironically, it can be easier to find specialty products featuring the less common small pets, such as hedgehogs, sugar gliders and flying squirrels.

Dr. Lopez - Calleja will be an addition to our bilingual staff and will be performing general exams on exotic species such as, but not limited to, bearded dragons, chameleons, lizards, snakes, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, rats, mice, guinea pigs, sugar gliders, fish, and birds (foul and parrots!).

Caging / Housing: The captive environment for sugar gliders must mimic the natural environment as closely as possible.

Studies on captive sugar gliders have shown that gliders raised in solitary confinement exhibit much more stressed - induced behaviors, such as aggression and fear.

However, over the last decade, sugar gliders have been increasingly kept as pets largely in the United States, Canada, and Japan.

However, she does see exotics such as chinchillas, sugar gliders and the occasional reptile!

See insectivorous bats socialising and feeding around the resort lakes; turn the spotlight on sugar gliders as they move from tree to tree; learn about the stars in the southern sky.