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i have a sugar glider, he is 7 months old. a day and a half ago he started to twist around like his body was made of jello. i couldn't get him to eat and had to make hime drink water. would only lick an apple if i put it against his mouth what is happening? please help, every second counts. i dont want to lose him.

Submitted: 362 days and 15 hours ago.

Category: Pet

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Age: <1; Male; Breed: sugar glider

Already Tried:
gave it water, wrapped in a blanket, tried to maked it eat. would only like the apple if it was pushed in its face. held it wilth love and care.

Posted by Dr.Kris 362 days and 7 hours ago.

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Hi XXXXXXXXXXX,

At this age, I suspect that your glider may be suffering from a calcium nutritional deficiency. However, this should be confirmed by your regular veterinarian. I recommend that you take him in as soon as possible to your vet. In the meantime, you will need to continue to keep him warm and help him to eat and drink. I recommend using an eye dropper or small syringe to offer water. You can also offer fruit juice which will give him some calories to improve his strength. I would offer a little bit every 1 to 2 hours.
You can also offer food in the form of human baby food. Use a vegetable/meat combination and the eye dropper/syringe to put a little bit in his mouth. After he swallows, you can continue to give a little more.
Please let me know if you need help finding a veterinarian to take him to. Good luck,

Dr. Kris

361 days and 15 hours ago.

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i can't take him to a vet. i just fixed my car and cant afford to. every vet clinic that would look at him doesn't do care credit(a credit care for animal care only). if you know of one please tell me.

Posted by Dr.Kris 361 days and 13 hours ago.

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Dear XXXXXXXXXXX,

What area do you live in and how far are you able to take him (ie. within 5 miles versus 50 miles). I can make a recommendation for someone in your area. I wish more veterinarians would offer Care Credit. My office offers it and it is a wonderful option to have!

Dr. Kris

360 days and 15 hours ago.

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i live in houston tx near the city of katy. i am willing to go up to 40 miles. if you can recommed some one who does care credit i would appreciate it.

360 days and 15 hours ago.

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He is now starting to jump around, can i just take care of him my self? i have been feeding him the glider aid mixed with apple sauce and he is eating and drinking more.

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Hi XXXXXXXXXXX,

I am glad to hear that your glider boy is feeling better. I still think it is a good idea to have him examined if possible. I do know of a great exotic animal vet in Houston. I checked the Care Credit Website and it appears that they do accept Care Credit. Her name is XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX. The practice is Gulf Coast Avian and Exotics at 1111 West Loop South - Ste. #110. Houston 77027. The phone number is XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Until you can get him checked out, be sure to keep him warm and continue to feed him as needed. Be sure to include include some calcium in the mixture that he is eating. You can add calcium powder, or grind up a calcium tablet and add a good pinch of that. There is a good discussion of diet requirements and recipes at the following webpage: http://www.sugarglider.com/archives/ruth/index.html
Good luck and Happy Holidays!

Dr. Kris

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358 days and 7 hours ago.

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thank you, he is now eating on his own. i will call that vet and set up an appointment.

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Age: <1; Male; Breed: sugar glider

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gave it water, wrapped in a blanket, tried to maked it eat. would only like the apple if it was pushed in its face. held it wilth love and care.

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i can't take him to a vet. i just fixed my car and cant afford to. every vet clinic that would look at him doesn't do care credit(a credit care for animal care only). if you know of one please tell me.

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Dear XXXXXXXXXXX,

What area do you live in and how far are you able to take him (ie. within 5 miles versus 50 miles). I can make a recommendation for someone in your area. I wish more veterinarians would offer Care Credit. My office offers it and it is a wonderful option to have!

Dr. Kris

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i live in houston tx near the city of katy. i am willing to go up to 40 miles. if you can recommed some one who does care credit i would appreciate it.

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He is now starting to jump around, can i just take care of him my self? i have been feeding him the glider aid mixed with apple sauce and he is eating and drinking more.

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thank you, he is now eating on his own. i will call that vet and set up an appointment.

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i can't take him to a vet. i just fixed my car and cant afford to. every vet clinic that would look at him doesn't do care credit(a credit care for animal care only). if you know of one please tell me.

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Dear XXXXXXXXXXX, What area do you live in and how far are you able to take him (ie. within 5 miles versus 50 miles). I can make a recommendation for someone in your area. I wish more veterinarians would offer Care Credit. My office offers it and it is a wonderful option to have!Dr. Kris

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i live in houston tx near the city of katy. i am willing to go up to 40 miles. if you can recommed some one who does care credit i would appreciate it.

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He is now starting to jump around, can i just take care of him my self? i have been feeding him the glider aid mixed with apple sauce and he is eating and drinking more.

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thank you, he is now eating on his own. i will call that vet and set up an appointment.

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Age: <1; Male; Breed: sugar glider

Already Tried:
gave it water, wrapped in a blanket, tried to maked it eat. would only like the apple if it was pushed in its face. held it wilth love and care.

Dear XXXXXXXXXXX,

What area do you live in and how far are you able to take him (ie. within 5 miles versus 50 miles). I can make a recommendation for someone in your area. I wish more veterinarians would offer Care Credit. My office offers it and it is a wonderful option to have!

Dr. Kris