Posted By: Pacj24
Is this normal? - 04/27/20 01:40 AM
Hi there,
So, we have had two sugar gliders since October. We got them when they were very young and everything seems to be going well. However, my daughter brought to my attention that she thinks Willow is losing weight. After checking the gliders, I did see what she was talking about. It isn't real obvious, but Willow is smaller and thinner than her sister, Fiona. We have always fed them Critterlove complete, the kibble and salad #3. I occasionally switch up the fruit if we have something special at home like a small piece of fresh pineapple, strawberries, apples, etc. I also give them pumpkin seeds and yogurt drops as treats. They are both very active. I would even say Willow is more active than Fiona. Their fir looks good. no cracking, but Willow's stipe on her head seems to be changing a bit. their poop looks normal, too. They seem to be eating well. All their CritteLove is gone every morning and there is very little salad left. They also have fresh water daily. Is it normal for one glider to be skinnier than the other when they are fed the same diet? Should I be concerned or be looking for other signs that something is wrong? Should I be sprinkling vitamins on their salad? I thought vitamins were not needed if feeding CL.... Sorry for all the questions, I just don't want to miss something and neglect an issue I am not aware of. I'm hoping Fiona just likes to eat more than Willow.
Thanks,
PJ
So, we have had two sugar gliders since October. We got them when they were very young and everything seems to be going well. However, my daughter brought to my attention that she thinks Willow is losing weight. After checking the gliders, I did see what she was talking about. It isn't real obvious, but Willow is smaller and thinner than her sister, Fiona. We have always fed them Critterlove complete, the kibble and salad #3. I occasionally switch up the fruit if we have something special at home like a small piece of fresh pineapple, strawberries, apples, etc. I also give them pumpkin seeds and yogurt drops as treats. They are both very active. I would even say Willow is more active than Fiona. Their fir looks good. no cracking, but Willow's stipe on her head seems to be changing a bit. their poop looks normal, too. They seem to be eating well. All their CritteLove is gone every morning and there is very little salad left. They also have fresh water daily. Is it normal for one glider to be skinnier than the other when they are fed the same diet? Should I be concerned or be looking for other signs that something is wrong? Should I be sprinkling vitamins on their salad? I thought vitamins were not needed if feeding CL.... Sorry for all the questions, I just don't want to miss something and neglect an issue I am not aware of. I'm hoping Fiona just likes to eat more than Willow.
Thanks,
PJ