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The Importance of
#419748
11/19/07 12:45 PM
11/19/07 12:45 PM
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Posts: 21,060 Kansas
LSardou
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Being aware of your Sugar Gliders patterns and having an Ecolar available can not be stressed upon enough! Last night when I had my babies out for play time, I noticed that Sam was just not acting quite himself. He is a funny little fella and chooses to have his own way most of the time and if I don't allow him that he will make this little squeaky noise to let me know that he's displeased with something that I'm doing. Well last night he did that little squeaky noise, and ran off and hid. Usually he will come back out and get over it, then jump in my shirt and play with his little toy rings, but last night he stayed away. I figured he was having one of his more stubborn nights so I just let him be. I woke up around 4 this morning with this strange feeling, I went in to look in on my gliders, there Sam was curled up in a ball attacking his cloaca...I immediately got him into an ecolar, called my vet and we were there within an hour. He has a UTI, was put on an antibiotic, and pain meds. I can't stress enough to everyone that getting to know your gliders personality, and being aware of the smallest changes can save serious problems or even their life if we are not prepared with having an ecolar and a vet!
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: LSardou]
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11/19/07 01:01 PM
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MizValorie
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Amen! You are so right!
I am sorry to hear about little Sam. I'll be praying he recovers quickly.
Valorie and our 10 fur children
RIP Mary Kate
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: LSardou]
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11/19/07 01:03 PM
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kthiessen
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Linda I'm so sorry! So glad you noticed something was up. I hope he gets to feeling better soon.
~ Kathy ~
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: kthiessen]
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11/19/07 01:06 PM
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Brittney
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Brittney
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Ooh I hope this little one is OK!! Is there somewhere I can order an Ecollar rather than making one?
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: LSardou]
#419761
11/19/07 01:06 PM
11/19/07 01:06 PM
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Trigger
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Linda who is it here that sells them already made up? I was thinking or just ordering several to have on hand as I don't know about how good I would do at trying to make one myself(Idon't even know what moleskin is???)
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: Trigger]
#419771
11/19/07 01:13 PM
11/19/07 01:13 PM
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LSardou
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Thank you everyone for your well wishes for my sweet little Sam. He's on right now because he gets to be in my bra all by himself today..... You can contact Xfilefan, she sells premade ecolars. Here is a link that gives step by step instructions on how to make one. How to make an Ecolar
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: LSardou]
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11/19/07 01:16 PM
11/19/07 01:16 PM
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pappy1264
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Amen to that is right! Thank goodness you checked on him! Sending prayers he recovers quickly and can get back to being Sam!
Timmy, Gidget(RIP), Bandit, Petey(RIP), Phoebe, Jake (RIP) Piper(RIP), Pru(RIP), Paige, Cole, Molly(RIP), Oliver, Wyatt, Roo(RIP), Romeo, Pennie, Mandy(RIP), Madison, Garth, Kikipoo, Stasia, Bella, Petunia(RIP), Helen, Sydney, Kizzy and Sweet Pea's mom, Mary
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: pappy1264]
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11/19/07 02:04 PM
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partyofsix
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partyofsix
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So, glad you caught this in time! I hope Sam recovers quickly.
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Re: The Importance of
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11/19/07 02:34 PM
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jannee66
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I'm glad you caught him in time and he's doing better.
Jannie I my Sweet Spellbinding Sugar :glider:s Glider Kisses Pouches and Cage Sets
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: GliderLove]
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11/19/07 04:19 PM
11/19/07 04:19 PM
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Posts: 8,899 Jacksonville, FL
Xfilefan
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Aw, Linda, glad you caught it quick! Keep us updated on him.
Jen/Colin Commander Riker 12 16 02-10 04 12 you will be FOREVER missed Sinbad, Gabby, Baby, and Alley
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: Xfilefan]
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11/19/07 04:48 PM
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Posts: 7,356 Austin, TX
USMom
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We have e-collars in a couple of different places, including the first aid kit for people. Everyone knows where they are. Coopie is another good example of a need of this. You never, ever know. You should be prepared for anything, even things you don't think could ever happen.
Linda, hugs right back at you!
Shawna Who are you networked with? Networking could save your gliders life. Create one now.
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: Xfilefan]
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11/19/07 04:51 PM
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purplekat61
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Awww....Linda I am so sorry Sam is having to go thru this....well... except for the being in momma's bra! I'm sure he's very happy about that! He'll get to go back to the others and say "Nana nana na na"
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Re: The Importance of
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11/19/07 05:55 PM
11/19/07 05:55 PM
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LSardou
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Sam gave me a scare earlier today. I tried giving him some gliderade, he drank a little, and then started to have a small seizure and threw up. I took him back in to the vet and they said that it probably was from all the stress from this morning and the pain medication. He seems to be resting better this afternoon. It's interesting how close they are with one another. I was working in the office and heard Choco barking up a storm in his room. When I took him out of the cage he jumped right down my shirt and into my bra and started giving Sam chest and belly rubs with his cute little head, then just curled up and went to sleep.
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: LSardou]
#419941
11/19/07 06:35 PM
11/19/07 06:35 PM
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Posts: 8,899 Jacksonville, FL
Xfilefan
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Awww...if they can stay together it's fine...Choco MAY try and help Sam get the collar off if left alone...but his presence should help lessen the stress for as long as he can have it. Poor guy!
Jen/Colin Commander Riker 12 16 02-10 04 12 you will be FOREVER missed Sinbad, Gabby, Baby, and Alley
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: Srlb]
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11/19/07 09:27 PM
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Linda! I'm sorry I missed this until now. Poor Sam. I am so glad that you spoil your babies so much and know them so well. As you said, that may have saved Sam from a more serious problem (not that a UTI isn't serious enough, but you know what I mean). I sure hope he will be back to good health and back to his normal self in no time. Sending lots of and prayers to you, Sam and Choco. Be sure and give those boys some extra kisses and scritches from me, too.
Tracie 1 wonderful husband - Chris 1 goofy Yorkie - Dexter 2 naughty kitties - Chloe & Alek Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge: 1 spoiled Yorkie, Myles - April 5, 1993-June 5, 2007 1 sweet Xavier - August 5, 2007-May 20, 2010 2 sweet Nara & Alkina - February, 2006-November, 2011
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: TracieB]
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11/19/07 09:31 PM
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Posts: 7,297 Quincy, IL
glidrz5
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Linda, I'm so glad that you were there to catch Sam before he could really hurt himself & Thank Goodness you had an e-collar handy. Hugs to you and both of your sweet boys.
Chris Illusion, Malcom, Isabell, Annabelle, Zach, Isis, Aly & Indy AND Miss Emmy & Miss Chloe kitties My Angels: You are always in my heart. You've flown to the rainbow and wait there for me Someday I will join you together to be
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: glidrz5]
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11/19/07 11:31 PM
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Dancing
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Omgosh Linda! I'm so glad Sam and Choco have you to care and watch over them. I will never tease you again about how spoiled those two are (ok, well, maybe a little).
Fantastic job on your quick actions to help minimize the damage.
If you need ANYTHING or just someone to talk to in the middle of the night (they tend to be really long when you have a glider in an ecollar), call me anytime.
Kiss the boys for me and give yourself a big huge hug too!
620-704-9109 Judge not until you have walked in their shoes and lived their lives. What you see online is only part of the story.
I could have missed the pain But I'd of had to miss the dance
The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears.
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: Dancing]
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11/20/07 02:06 AM
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BCChins
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Linda you hang in there. You are a great gldier owner and noticed Sam not feeling well right off the bat. Kudo's for having the things you needed already in place. Please know we are here for you anytime day or night. Give Sama snuggle for me.
Have a Good Day Brenda & Mr. Magoo
Friendly Reminder please have an e-collar ready before you need it......
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: BCChins]
#420853
11/21/07 05:14 AM
11/21/07 05:14 AM
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Xfilefan
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Linda, I replied to your PM with the "numbers" you need for the vet in the morning. Please let me know how the visit goes, and how he's doing. I'm here if you need to call.
Jen/Colin Commander Riker 12 16 02-10 04 12 you will be FOREVER missed Sinbad, Gabby, Baby, and Alley
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: Xfilefan]
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11/21/07 03:21 PM
11/21/07 03:21 PM
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LSardou
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Sam had a pretty rough night last night. Somehow he managed to get his ecolar off and started attacking himself again. Thankfully we were able to get the ecolar back on. I contacted my vet to get more pain meds to help him thru the night. I took him back in this morning to have an ultrasound done, rechecked his urine, and his anal glands. His bladder was larger than normal, and there were crystals in his urine and he tested again for a UTI. His anal glands were normal. The vet sub-q'd him and started him on Batryl, Torb, and Metacam (if needed). He seems to be resting now, so mom's gonna do the same. Thank You Jen for all your help.
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: LSardou]
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11/21/07 03:26 PM
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Posts: 8,899 Jacksonville, FL
Xfilefan
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Please keep us updated, Linda I'm SO worried about your little guy, he's having such a hard time. Let me know if you need anything. I'm hoping he didn't do any visible damage?
Jen/Colin Commander Riker 12 16 02-10 04 12 you will be FOREVER missed Sinbad, Gabby, Baby, and Alley
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: LSardou]
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11/21/07 03:46 PM
11/21/07 03:46 PM
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Posts: 8,899 Jacksonville, FL
Xfilefan
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Since he's in the collar, dab a little neosporin with the pain relief on also. I want to add, that with the Baytril, before you do that, take a tiny drop of the antibiotic ON your finger and dab it on the hole-it will work as a topical, too (most don't know that, and it's NOT a first line defense, but can be used that way in combination with the oral).
Last edited by Xfilefan; 11/21/07 03:47 PM.
Jen/Colin Commander Riker 12 16 02-10 04 12 you will be FOREVER missed Sinbad, Gabby, Baby, and Alley
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Re: The Importance of
[Re: Xfilefan]
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11/21/07 03:50 PM
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BCChins
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Linda we are thinking of you all. Give Sam some extra lovin's from me. PM sent to you also.
Have a Good Day Brenda & Mr. Magoo
Friendly Reminder please have an e-collar ready before you need it......
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