HELLO & HELP

[xine]

Hello, everyone...

I've just joined the group and unfortunately for a very scary reason... I hope someone here may be able to help.

I have a male (neutered)/female pair that are nearly 8 years old now. The female's abdomen has become very swollen recently and I'm worried she's very ill. She has a seemingly normal appetite and elimination processes. Her activity seems generally good, although she's a bit more subdued than usual. She also seems to have some thinning areas of fur just above her eyes. Up to this point she has been a very healthy, playful, and active glider. Can anyone offer any insight into what may be wrong with her?

I called the hospital that I usually deal with, but as of recently they've stopped treating gliders. Please help if you can!

Thank you!
xine

[blackflyer80]

Are we talking about sugar gliders here? I think we are, so here's what I know.

I'm not sure. Do you have any emergency vets nearby? They may be able to treat her. It sounds like she may be dehydrated, im not sure. Keep feeding her fresh water.

[mysticangel]

You need to get this baby to a vet ASAP. I am new to gliders but I will get someone here to help you.

[xine]

Quote: Originally Posted by blackflyer80 Are we talking about sugar gliders here? I think we are, so here's what I know. I'm not sure. Do you have any emergency vets nearby? They may be able to treat her. It sounds like she may be dehydrated, im not sure. Keep feeding her fresh water.

the only vet i knew of who treated sugar gliders is no longer treating them. now i don't know where to go. that's why i asked if anyone had any suggestions for vets in the NH/MA area because my online searches are not turning out very well.

[xine]

Quote: Originally Posted by mysticangel You need to get this baby to a vet ASAP. I am new to gliders but I will get someone here to help you.

i would really appreciate that - thank you. as soon as you can, please!

[Jade]

Most Avian vets will do exotics as well, you can use this site to lookup one: http://www.aav.org/vet-lookup/



Exotic and Bird Clinic of New Hampshire
Michael Dutton
91 North Stark Highway
Weare, NH 03281
Phone: 603-529-BIRD
Fax: 603-529-4980

Plaistow Animal Medical Center
Victoria Jardon
11Garden Rd.
Plaistow, NH 03865
Phone: 603 382-5819

Fisherville Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic
George Messenger
108 Fisherville Road
Concord, NH 03303
Phone: 603-229-0674
Fax: 603-229-0697

[xine]

[quote=Jade]Most Avian vets will do exotics as well, you can use this site to lookup one: http://www.aav.org/vet-lookup/

THANK YOU so much. I will look into those right away and get my little girl seen. I really, really appreciate your help!
xine

[Jade]

You're very welcome.

You might call some of those listed even if they aren't near you, maybe ask if they have any recommendations for one closer. Good luck with your glider.

[undercoverrats]

When was the male neutered? It does take some time afterwards before they are not able to breed...she could be pregnant. Let us know what happens. I hope all turns out ok.
Marianne

[blackflyer80]

Hope she's ok!!!