I've been part of this forum since 2006 when I first got my glider and I still have the little chap with me. He is a single glider who's not been neutered, but has a good temperament. He eats well and he's never had any medical issues.

Since he's quite old (I know they can they live up to 12-15 years of age and sometimes more), I'd just like to know if there's anything I should be more careful about in terms of handling or caring for an older glider.

He's used to spending more time in his cage then out, but I want to get him to hangout outside more often. Would changing his routine be okay at this age?

I would watch and see if he comes out of his nesting area during the day in his later years. Otherwise I agree with Karen's suggestions of just going with the flow of what he wants to do.
If you do try anything different in his routine or start a new one with him, just watch how he reacts to any change.


I feel blessed to have had senior babies in my life and have a special place. But is very hard in knowing their time is short and watching changes. I have a few seniors that are still with us.

Art

I agree with Karen and Art. Watch him to see if the changes you make in his schedule stress him out. If it stresses him out I would discontinue doing it.

My little Fevy will be turning ten next month. He is also a singleton, but at this point he's very set in his ways. I think with old pets in general, it's more difficult to change their habits. I like the idea of the bonding pouch as a good way to start carrying him around. Fevy is a stubborn old man at this point, so there's no sense in teaching him new tricks.