Can Sugar Gliders Eat Grapes?

Do you like munching on grapes, and does your sugar glider like to stare at you while you have them?

Grapes are sweet, juicy, yummy, and excellent sources Vitamin C---they’re also right up the ally of what sugar gliders like to munch on!

is grapes safe for sugar gliders

But, are they safe for your sugar baby to consume?

Not everything safe for you to consume may be safe for your sugar glider as well.

So, it is crucial to look a food up before feeding it to your furry friend. In some cases, it could be life-saving!

In this blog post, we’ll answer the question, “Can sugar gliders eat grapes?” in as much detail as we can.

Let’s get started!

Can Sugar Gliders Eat Grapes? Here’s the Answer…

Who are you to keep your sugar glider away from those sweet, juicy, watery delights called grapes?

grapes healthy for sugar gliders

Especially when you know that fruits high in water content make an excellent snack for your tiny marsupial?

Yes, it is safe to give your sugar glider some grapes to munch on.

However, some people believe that they aren’t safe for your furry little munchkin.

So, let’s get to the bottom of this controversy.

The Grape Controversy

Although substantial evidence regarding theories that grapes are detrimental to sugar glider’s health has not been found, discussions and blogs have been floating around the same.

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The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is looking into a connection between kidney failure in canines and the ingestion of grapes and raisins.

This, along with a few experimental data hints at some relationship between kidney problems and consumption of grapes in Sugar Gliders.

This is the reason why few researchers and experimentalists who own sugar gliders avoid feeding them grapes.

Do you have questions? Let us know in the comments.

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