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Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: TTrusty] #685493
12/03/08 11:25 PM
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Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: sugarlope] #685543
12/04/08 12:08 AM
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Great to hear he went to the vet and what the finding was. Please keep us posted on how he's doing.

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Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: SweetGliders] #685903
12/04/08 04:08 PM
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So... did he poop yet??? Keepin your baby in my thoughts!

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #686078
12/04/08 08:52 PM
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Any poop???




Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ScootersPet] #686095
12/04/08 09:15 PM
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I think your sugar glider is bloating.

Hope your suggie be alright. It'll be in my thoughts!

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #686328
12/05/08 03:59 AM
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Just a note-since some vets don't recognize the differences between a glider and the more common exotics-both of mine were acting normal until about 2 HOURS before death. If you don't see poop, the glider is in trouble.


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Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: Xfilefan] #686740
12/05/08 08:33 PM
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The vet had me get laxatone and before that (got the laxatone last night) I saw slight smears when I was holding him and letting him run around last night.. I saw the FIRST sign of poops in days today. They were very small, but wet and the smears indicate it's breaking up. Between prune juice, canned pumpkin, normal juice and laxatone, he's had 2 extremely small poops. First size was about 1/2 the size of a pea, the other was slightly smaller. But, it's the first I've seen in days. And the first smears I saw were last night, had a couple more today then the 2 poops. I just put him back after about an hour of keeping him up to get his body moving and his stuff flowing. It's a sign and if he doesn't poop alot more tonight, he's going back to the vet tomorrow morning at 9:30.

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #686864
12/06/08 02:41 AM
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How is the lil backed up glider doing today?????

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #686873
12/06/08 02:58 AM
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I am very concerned about this going on for so long. Has he pooped much yet? Something is causing the constipation, usually it's with the diet. He could be getting too many of a certain vitamin. Is he on BML or another specific diet? Is the diet being followed? What other "treats" is he getting?


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Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: SugarBlossoms] #687026
12/06/08 02:47 PM
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I keep hoping for an update on this lil one. I have a comment about the wet e"smears" you mentioned Source...

I am a nurse, and when someone who has been constipated for an extended period of time has the "smears", these are usually liquid stools that don't get a chance to have their liquids absorbed in the lower colon as they pretty much SHOOT past the impacted feces. Which means there is probably an impaction, which could lead to intestinal damage, necrosis, infection and even death. I am not trying to scare you, but I sincerely hope this little one has been back to the vet if he isn't pooping normally yet.

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #687055
12/06/08 03:48 PM
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I took him to the vet earlier this morning. He's back home. Eating persimmons and some other foods to help him with fiber.

The vet gave him a little bit of an enema and some more stool came out about 20 minutes after, not just wet smears but some harder and some wet. He had a few wet drops yesterday also.

The vet I'm going to has had gliders of her own in the past, and she used to work for the Zoo. She's pretty knowledgeable.

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #687063
12/06/08 04:15 PM
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I read your above post and my heart skipped a beat I think.

Because of the way a glider's built, their cloaca is a one place does everything exit, giving a glider an enema can be very damaging. This is highly recommended AGAINST doing.

I would ask your vet to do a consult with Dr. Teresa Bradley in Belton MO or Dr. Fromfeld in TX.

We have found that just because a vet has or has had gliders and has or does work for a zoo does not always mean they are glider knowledgeable vets.


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Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: Dancing] #687162
12/06/08 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted By: Dancing
I read your above post and my heart skipped a beat I think.

Because of the way a glider's built, their cloaca is a one place does everything exit, giving a glider an enema can be very damaging. This is highly recommended AGAINST doing.

I would ask your vet to do a consult with Dr. Teresa Bradley in Belton MO or Dr. Fromfeld in TX.

We have found that just because a vet has or has had gliders and has or does work for a zoo does not always mean they are glider knowledgeable vets.


Ummm, yeah, I think my heart actually stopped for a minute...

Enemas aren't something to give a glider, his diet needs adjusting for sure. Something is causing the constipation. Variety is good if the foods are correct for the glider but even TOO much variety can cause serious problems.


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Isabella, Kiwi, Bonnie and Monroe.

Spread your wings and glide free of pain,
Until the day I see you again.

God speed my precious angels. I love you. Mama.
Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: SugarBlossoms] #692440
12/14/08 09:05 PM
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I haven't replied because something in my computer fried, and I haven't gotten my RMA'd or new parts back yet.

But his stomach is pretty much back down to normal and he seems to be fine. Pooping and everything.

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #692497
12/14/08 10:04 PM
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That is great to hear!!! You need to get pics of him!! smile


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My precious loves that left to quickly, Peanut, Katie
Isabella, Kiwi, Bonnie and Monroe.

Spread your wings and glide free of pain,
Until the day I see you again.

God speed my precious angels. I love you. Mama.
Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: SugarBlossoms] #694928
12/18/08 01:34 AM
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I'm soo happy to hear that your little one is doing much better.
Sending good thoughts your way hug2

Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: ] #695011
12/18/08 03:10 AM
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Im happy the little one is doing better.


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Re: glider's stomach hard and fat [Re: tammyangel] #695014
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