Highland Sugar Glider Diet

Special Notice:

Boost or Ensure powder is now required for this diet. It reduces the additional Vitamin E needed and provides immune system benefits.

Base Ingredients:

• 23 oz no-sugar-added applesauce
• 23 oz water
• 1 ½ cups kefir or full-fat yogurt with live cultures
• 3 cups quick-cook oatmeal (organic recommended; avoid Quaker brand)

Protein:

• 3 boiled eggs (shells removed)
• 7 oz boiled chicken breast (chopped)

Nutritional Additions:

• 2 tablespoons Vanilla Boost Powder
• ¼ teaspoon Vionate Vitamins & Minerals
• 1 pinch Calcium Carbonate powder
• 1 teaspoon Taurine powder
• 100 mcg Selenium powder
• 1 drop Vitamin E oil (20 IU)
• 1 ½ teaspoons Soybean oil (e.g., Wesson)
• 1 tablespoon Flaxseed oil

• Feed 1-2 tablespoons of the mixture daily, along with:
• 1 teaspoon sweet peas (frozen or fresh) and/or
• 1 teaspoon mixed, chopped vegetables (limit high-sugar and starchy vegetables)
• For nursing mothers, increase the staple mixture as needed.
• Limit fruits and vegetables to 1-2 teaspoons per day to maintain a balanced calcium-to-phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio.

1. Preparation:

• Dissolve all dry ingredients (Boost/Ensure, Vionate, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, and Selenium) in water.
• In a large bowl, combine the water mixture, applesauce, and kefir or yogurt. Stir until smooth.

2. Protein Mixture:

• Cut chicken breast into chunks and place in a food processor. Add oils (soybean, flaxseed, and Vitamin E) and process until finely ground.
• Add boiled eggs and pulse until creamy.

3. Combine:

• Add the processed protein mixture to the applesauce mixture. Stir until well combined.
• Slowly incorporate oatmeal, stirring until the mixture is smooth and thick with no lumps.

4. Adjust Consistency:

• Cover and refrigerate for an hour, allowing the oatmeal to absorb the liquid.
• If the mixture is too thick, add a small amount of water to adjust the consistency.

5. Portion and Store:

• Freeze portions in ice cube trays or 2 oz condiment cups. Once frozen, transfer to Ziploc bags for easy storage.
• Refrigerated portions can be stored for up to one week; frozen portions for longer periods.

• Gradually transition gliders to this diet by mixing it with their current food, increasing the HSG portion by 10% daily.
• The HSG Diet is Ca:P balanced as written. Avoid excessive fruit or greens like spinach, which may disrupt the balance.
• Use only raw, unprocessed ingredients. Avoid added sugars or artificial sweeteners.

This diet does NOT use the shared salad mixes.