The Sugar Glider TPG Diet 101 – Everything You Need to Know
The Sugar Glider TPG diet is a specially designed feeding plan for this adorable pet. With its balanced ingredients and easy preparation, the TPG diet has become one of the most popular choices among sugar glider owners worldwide. In this article, we’ll explore what this diet is all about and how to implement it effectively for your pet.
1. What is the TPG diet for Sugar Gliders?
The TPG diet for sugar gliders (developed by Priscilla Price) is a specific nutritional plan tailored to meet the needs of these exotic pets. TPG stands for “The Pet Glider” and is one of several dietary regimens designed for sugar gliders in captivity.
The TPG diet gained popularity because of its practical approach to creating a varied and nutritious feeding regimen. This Sugar Gliders diet includes the following components:
- TPG Fresh Diet
- Vitamin and Calcium
- Brunch & Biscuit
- Mealworms
- Treat
2. Sugar Glider TPG diet recipe
2.1. Ingredients
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TPG Fresh Diet’s Ingredients |
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| 2 cups | Mixed fruits (Fresh or frozen, not canned) | Oranges, papayas, tangerines, pineapples, mangos, cantaloupes, bananas, kiwis, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc |
| 2 cups | Mixed Vegetables (Fresh or frozen, not canned) | Sweet potatoes, kale, collards, green beans, beets, peas, lima beans, carrots, jicama, bok choy, squash, red bell pepper, snow peas, etc |
| 6-8 oz | Plain yogurt (No artificial sweeteners) | Dannon or Stoneyfield Farm |
| 6 Tablespoon | Orange Juice Concentrate | Calcium-fortified preferred |
| 7 Tablespoon | Uncooked oatmeal | Regular oats, not the quick one |
| 32 oz | Applesauce | Unsweetened preferred |
| 6-8 oz | Protein | No seasoning cooked chicken, eggs, turkey, etc |
| 2 Tablespoon | Ground flax seed or wheat germ (Optional) | If using fresh fruits/vegetables this becomes optional. |
| 1/8 Teaspoon | Multi-Vitamin with Calcium | Amount for only 1 sugar glider per meal. |
TPG Fresh Diet’s Ingredients
2.2. Instructions
(1) Prepare Fruits and Vegetables:
Finely chop fruits and vegetables into small pieces suitable for your sugar gliders. Using a food processor can save time, but if you don’t have one, manually chop them finely. Remember to keep the pieces small enough for your sugar gliders to eat comfortably.
(2) Cook the Protein:
Fully cook a protein source such as chicken, turkey, or eggs. Ensure it is completely cooked before mixing.
(3) Mix Ingredients:
Combine all the ingredients, except oatmeal, in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly mixed and well incorporated.
(4) Adjust the Consistency:
Gradually add oatmeal to the mixture based on its thickness. Aim for a consistency similar to cake batter—not too runny or too thick.
(5) Divide and Store:
- Option 1: Pour the mixture into ice cube trays, adding 1.5–2 tablespoons per cube. Freeze until solid, then transfer the cubes to a freezer bag or container. Thaw daily to feed, or serve frozen as they thaw quickly. Each sugar glider gets one cube per meal.
- Option 2: Divide the mixture into 10 smaller containers. Each container should provide enough food for two sugar gliders for three days. To maintain freshness, avoid storing the mixture in the refrigerator for more than three days.
(5) Add Vitamins and Calcium:
Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of a multivitamin with calcium over their daily food. Store the vitamins in the refrigerator for freshness (do not freeze, as freezing can destroy live probiotics). Avoid mixing vitamins into the entire batch of food to keep the nutrients effective.
Divide the mixture into smaller containers
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3. Tips and advice for Sugar Glider TPG diet
– Offer Variations: We recommend that you try making several versions of this recipe (changing the fruits, veggies, and protein for variety)
– Fresh water daily: Provide filtered water in a clean bottle every day. You can mix 50% water with 50% – 100% fruit juice (e.g., apple juice) a few times per week for variety. Avoid sugary or artificially flavored drinks.
– Keep sugar glider food in their cage at all times.
– Use multivitamins with Calcium daily to maintain a proper calcium-to-phosphorus ratio (at least 2:1).
– Serve the primary meal in the late afternoon, aligning with the sugar gliders’ natural activity cycle.
The Sugar Glider TPG diet is not only simple and easy to follow but also offers great health benefits for your pet. By applying it correctly and consistently, you can ensure that your sugar glider stays healthy, active, and full of energy. Start feeding them the right diet today for a happier, healthier life!
