Bathing is a common chore for many pet parents, but knowing if you can bathe your critter is tough if you share your home with an uncommon animal. Can you bathe a sugar glider?

Sugar gliders are pretty difficult little critters to take care of. From their cage needs to their diet, don’t make things even more complicated by thinking you need to give your pet a bath! Sugar gliders are actually pretty good groomers. You should never have to bathe your furry little friend.

There’s always an exception to every rule. If your pet got into a bit of a mess, or if he is ill and isn’t cleaning himself like he should, you might have to give him a bath. If you do bathe your pet, it’s important that you use a sugar glider-friendly shampoo. Human shampoo could dry out his skin.

Your veterinarian Happy Valley, OR can give you more tips.