GLIDER FIRST AID

Because sugar gliders are VERY good at masking their pain and not "seeming" ill when they actually are, it is important that you watch them closely for anything at all out of the ordinary in the way they look, act, respond, move, sound, or smell. At the FIRST sign that something is different or seems strange, DO NOT HESITATE. Look your glider over carefully to assess them for obvious injuries or ailments. If the problem is OBVIOUS and your glider is in distress, WASTE NO TIME... GET YOUR GLIDER TO A VET IMMEDIATELY.

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You can use the links on this page to help you find the 24 hour emergency vet nearest you, and if you are not in a location or postion to get them there... GET ADVICE from a glider knowledgable non-vet on the forum pages at Glider Central, LGG, or SESG via the links on this page IMMEDIATELY.  Acting quickly may not only save you a more costly vet bill if the problem exists too long without treatment, IT MAY SAVE YOUR GLIDER'S LIFE.

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It is VERY important that you know how to do a "tent test" because gliders can become dehydrated very quickly. To test for dehydration, gently pull the skin between their shoulders upwards. If the skin stays tented (up) for 4 seconds or more they will need to be given liquids fast! Pedialyte, Juice, Water, Gatorade, Gliderade, or liquidy fruit... and get them to a vet ASAP for subcutaneous fluids.



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Dehydration can KILL very quickly

in gliders.

Additional Sugar Glider Health and Vet Information Links

·         Our Help Page

·         The Sweet Spot

·         Care Credit

·         GC vet database

·         Self Mutilation Help

·         E-Collars

·         Stress

·         Neutering

·         Rejected Joeys

·         General Health/Emergency Kits

·         Suz' Sugar Gliders: Nail Trimming

VETERINARIANS

GO TO:
Glider Central Vet Database 
(these vets all treat sugar gliders)

GO TO:
Nationwide Vet Database 
(not all treat gliders... but all can stabilize a glider in an emergency situation until a glider knowledgable vet has been located)

GO TO:
South East Sugar Gliders Vet Forum


Scout models an
e-collar following his neuter surgery

NEED HELP NOW?

GO TO:
The Sweet Spot forum

GO TO:
Glider Central Health & Hygiene Forum

GO TO:
Glider Central Emergency Help Forum

GO TO:
Live Help Phone Numbers 
(to be used ONLY in the MOST EXTREME OF EMERGENCIES)

GO TO:
Suz' Sugar Gliders
(specializing in rejected joeys)




click HERE for instructions on how to make an e-collar for your sugar glider



click HERE to order glider emergency kits and ready-made e-collars from TGI

ARTICLES SECTION

In this section you can locate and view PDF documents and links that may be helpful to you in the care and handling of sugar gliders.

To contribute articles to SPIN for consideration, please email your articles in .doc or .docx format to spinfounders@yahoo.com

FOR NEWBIES: COVERING THE BASICS

FACTS ABOUT SUGAR GLIDERS

HOW NOT TO HANDLE A SUGAR GLIDER

TAMING (a/k/a BONDING)

**MORE ARTICLES COMING SOON!**