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For the past two days my sugar glider has become a little despondent. When I take him out of his cage, he doesnt want to jump around anymore, but instead just wants to crawl in my shirt and sleep... He also has had a wet butt and tail for a couple of days, dont know what thats it about.. I have had my suggie for almost 2 weeks now. And he was fine at first.. But now I am worried about him.. I feed him the pellets during the day and at night give him a slice of apple or a piece of carrot with vitamins on it.. Any help would be greatly apprecaited.. I miss my little active guy.

Miranda

Submitted: 184 days and 6 hours ago.
Category: Pet
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Age: <1; Male; Breed: Sugar Glider

Already Tried:
Holding him, trying to get him to play

Posted by Joan 184 days and 4 hours ago.

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Hi,

This sounds like your glider may be a dehydrated due to diarrhea. This can be something that needs immediate attention by a Vet with Pocket Pet experience. Diarrhea can cause sugar gliders to become dehydrated. This can cause lethargy and a serious issue with electrolyes in the body. I would suggest supplement the Sugar Glider with some plain Pedilayte until you can get into the Vet asap. The wet area around the butt and tail area may be the beginning of a serious problem if not addressed quickly. If you need to find a Vet that treats Sugar Gliders, I can try and locate some for you. Joan

183 days and 23 hours ago.

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I think there is one one Mary Esther? But not sure.. Can you find a good one for me?

 

Thanks,

 

Miranda

Accepted Answer

Hi,

This is a listing of Vets who treat Sugar Gliders: Joan

http://www.isga.org/informationcenter/Vet/vet.htm#FLORIDA

 

http://www.aemv.org/vetlist.cfm

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Answered: 5/23/2009

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I am Vet Tech. for 30+yrs. who works with all animals. I do alot of rescue work with small animals.

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