Sharp and savory tasting varieties are great for adding flavor to a variety of recipes, while sweet and mellow red and Vidalia onions are perfect for sandwiches and salads. If you’re a fan of onions and enjoy adding them to your food, you’re probably wondering if it’s OK to share onions with your sugar glider.
The short answer is No – sugar gliders can’t eat onion! There’re some very good reasons as to why this is one food your sugar glider needs to avoid.
Keep reading to find out more. We’ll also give you some helpful tips to help keep your sugar glider safe while they experience new foods. In just a few minutes, you’ll have all the answers to your questions about onion for sugar gliders.
Can Sugar Gliders Eat Onion?
Absolutely not, sugar gliders should never be given onions. We’re being extra-emphatic because onions contain thiosulfate, which can lead to a condition called hemolytic anaemia. This disorder could cause a sugar glider to lose red blood cells. You should never, ever give onion to a sugar glider.
Quick Onion Nutritional Facts
Although your sugar glider shouldn’t eat them, it doesn’t mean you ought to avoid onions! They’re a great source of many essential minerals and vitamins, so enjoy them as often as you like.
Here’s a quick list of nutrients found in most onions:
- vitamin C
- vitamin A
- potassium
- calcium
- magnesium
- iron
- folate
- phosphorus
- zinc
- manganese
Is Onion Good For Sugar Glider?
Defiantly not, although onions offer antioxidants and nutrients that benefit humans, they aren’t safe for most pets, including sugar gliders, hamsters, dogs, rabbits, and cats. It’s good that you decided to check before giving onion to your sugar glider.
Do Sugar Gliders Like Onion?
As onion is toxic to sugar gliders, it’s not really known if sugar gliders like onions as we have never tried giving it to them.
How Often Can A Sugar Gliders Eat Onion?
Never, ever give your sugar glider onion. The good news is that there’re plenty of other safe, natural and healthy treats that your sugar glider can enjoy regularly. You’ll find a quick list of suggestions below.
Why The Correct Diet Is Important
If you’re new to the world of sugar gliders, you mightn’t know that a sugar gliders natural diet consists of all kinds of interesting (and sometimes surprising!) things—these rugged little omnivores are capable of eating everything from fruit and vegetables to worms!
It’s highly unlikely that wild sugar gliders would ever encounter an onion in their natural habitat, and it’s fairly safe to say that they’d give this strong-smelling plant a wide berth if they did happen to stumble upon it.
What You Can Give Your Sugar Glider Instead
To replicate a sugar glider’s natural diet, you should feed them a Leadbeater mixture. This soft mixture is made from meat, eggs, and supplements. The mixture can be made at home and frozen in ice trays for easy storage. Sugar gliders also need extra nutrients from sugar glider pellets, which can be found online or at pet stores. Sugar gliders also need a small amount of fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts.
Healthy Alternatives To Onions
Now that you know that onions are off your sugar gliders’ menu, you may be wondering about suitable alternative treats.
Here’s a quick of vegetables that most sugar gliders like:
- Alfalfa Sprouts
- Artichoke
- Asparagus
- Bamboo Shoots
- Beet Greens
- Beets (cooked and blended)
- Bell Peppers
- Black Eyed Peas
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli (feed in moderation)
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage (red)
- Carrots
- Cauliflower (feed in moderation)
- Celery
- Chicory Greens
- Chinese Cabbage
- Collard Greens
- Coriander
- Corn (cooked)
- Chick Peas
- Cucumber
- Dandelion Greens
- Eggplant (cooked)
- French Beans
- Ginger Root
- Green Beans
- Jicama
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Okra
- Peas
- Potato (sweet)
- Pumpkin (cooked)
- Radish
- Rutabagas
- Snow Peas
- Okra
- Spinach
- Squash (yellow)
- Turnip (cooked)
- Turnip Greens
- Watercress
- Yams
- Yellow Wax Beans
- Zucchini
These are only some of the items that your sugar glider can eat. There’re lots of other veggies and fruits your sugar glider may enjoy, so keep your eye out for new treats!
It’s always recommended to spend a few minutes looking for information when considering giving new foods to give your sugar glider. That way, you’ll find appropriate serving sizes and avoid toxic items like onions.
