Sugar Glider — grooming (owner-practical care, Merck Veterinary Manual pet-owner)
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What Kind of Housing Do Sugar Gliders Need? Sugar gliders need a large, secure cage made of PVC-coated or powder-coated wire.Wire-bottom cages let droppings fall to a tray for easier cleaning.Keep the cage, nest box, and food and water dishes clean.Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling your pet or cleaning its cage.Sugar gliders have sharp claws that can catch in clothing or fabric.If caught, their claws must be carefully freed to avoid broken toes, wrists, or ankles.Social stress—being alone, being stuck with an incompatible cagemate, or living in an unsuitable enclosure—can lead to overgrooming, fur loss (often at the base of the tail), self-injury, changes in eating or drinking, eating of droppings, pacing, or even cannibalism (killing and eating each other) in extreme cases.If a claw or tail gets caught (in fabric, for example), gently free it to avoid fractures.
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Source: pdf-raw/owner-care/merck_sugar_glider.txt · https://www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets