I took a sugar glider from some people I know who were going to let it die or put it to sleep because it had been injured. Apparently, some woman was mad and grabbed it really hard after it somehow escaped. Now it can't move either of its hind legs. It can just drag itself around by the front ones. It is only four months old and we have been able to get it to eat and drink but i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get free medical attention for it. I live in pigeon forge, TN. Any advice would be appreciated since i have never owned a sugar glider before, especially not a hurt one. email me please. gina531@aol.com thanks

i just posted about the sugar glider my screen name is gina 531

Here is a link of vets listed on GC as being TN vets...it does sound like you should get your glider to a vet as soon as possible:

http://www.glidercentral.net/links/pages/Vets_Database/United_States/Tennessee/index.html

Even if you can't find a glider experienced vet, I would take her to a vet anywhere at this point...any emergency vet should be able to x-ray and see if there are broken bones, and possiby give pain meds or supportive care at this point. It sounds like she may be in a lot of pain

First of all welcome and second i would take the little one to a vet asap there may be something really wrong with it.You may have to ask to make payments on the vet bills but most will help you on that there is a vet database here on the gc check them out I hope this little one gets well this is awful.

Email sent as well

At first i thought that the woman had squished part of its guts out bc i saw those pink strings hanging out of it. Now i figured out that it is a male and it has been able to pull it back in since it must be feeling better!

The woman i got it from gave me childrens cold medicine to give it but i haven't bc i was afraid i might kill it. Has anyone heard of this?

with proper ver treatment it can recover. i know someone who wanted to put a glider down who was paralized and he managed to overcome with alot of love and time and proper diet.

Oh do not give it the cold medicine. The boy needs to see a vet as soon as possible. Any vet will do in an emergency. They can contact an exotic vet for info. They are such great little ones. Please just get him to a vet and you will see once he gets better how much love they give in return for you loving and taking care of them.

u need to contact Suz on here...here are her numbers...she can help a little, but she will also tell u to get ur lil suggie to the vet ASAP...she doesn't mind late night calls, she is a very devoted suggie mamma!!!!


sugarglidersuz - Suz
440-953-0904 (home)
866-399-4476 (toll-free at home)
if no answer please leave a message and then try:
440-520-4799 (cell)

First, vet. Xrays. See what EXACTLY is wrong in there. You may want to look at this thread on a permanently paralyzed glider and print and take it with you-they CAN live good lives. Also, get the little one on a good, approved diet with plenty of calcium. Here's the thread:

http://www.glidercentral.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/321786#Post321786

And PLEASE don't forget to update us!!

OMG!!! I'm SO Sorry!!!
Please let us know how this little one is doing.
Prayers are going out to you and your new little friend.
Some people.. ohhhhhh I'd so like to be in a room alone with!

Praying for this little one to make it. I'm too dumbfounded to say much right now. Thank you for caring for him, taking him in and helping him..

I hope you have been able to find a vet nearby. Thank you very much for taking this little guy in As Jen/Xfilefan said, x-rays are needed to determine the extent of the damage but he can still live a full, productive life even if the paralysis is permanent. Please continue to keep us updated on his progress

Moving this over to Health & Hygiene now...

If you decide you do not want to keep this little guy, please get in touch with me. I live about an hour and a half from you, in Bristol, and I would be willing to foster him until he finds a permanent home.

You can email me @ bubbles8i8@yahoo.com or PM me here on Glider Central. I have a glider knowledgeable vet who can examin and treat him.

Gina,

Please call me ASAP
I have PM'd you my numbers.
Do NOT give cold medicine. I have a paralyzed glider and a lot of experience in this area. I will even talk to your vet for you if you like.

Call me --- 806-395-0181

I am on the road today with my little paralyzed glider - going to a vet appointment. BUT, i have my phone with me, so don't hesitate to call.

COLD MEDICINE!?!?! What runs through people's minds...

I am hoping your glider is doing better - waiting for an update...

Oh please let us know what happens! sounds likee HLP a calciul deficiency. If taken proper care of by a vet the little one could get a lot better!

Good luck!

Actually, based on the case history she gave, I doubt it is HLP. It's definitely injury-induced
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Please do post an update for us when you get a chance

how awful for this baby boy! You are great for taking him! Please let us know. This makes me want to cry the thought of someone doing that out of anger is awful!

Sending prayers out for this little one. How could someone do this to such an innocent creature? Thank you for taking this poor baby in and please keep us posted.

Just to update:

I will be adopting this little one. Who knows, maybe he will be able to live with Jackie Chan someday. Wouldn't that be sweet????

I am working on a railroad to get him closer to me as I don't want to make an 18 hour drive until I am confident that Jackie Chan is "out of the woods" and fully recovering from his recent procedures.

Anyway -- this little one will be seeing a vet soon and in his forever home soon - a home where i can assure you he will never, ever again be abused!

Val, if I can I will help with the railroad. I don't know if it will come through Tulsa or Oklahoma any, but I'll help get him to you.

Just let me know.
Anita

Thanks for all of the feedback guys!!! I haven't been able to get online til now and I am overjoyed with the response I received from the GC community. I apparently got lucky and hit the best Glider site on the web! He seems to be feeling a little better and is eating and climbing up his cage with his hands. I have decided to give him to Val since she has alot of experience and knowledge in this area. We are trying to figure out how to get him from Tennessee to Texas. Hopefully, I am going to be able to get me a couple of gliders in the near future and I am really excited cuz my girlfriend and I have been talking about it for a while. We love animals and we are both nocturnal so hopefully it will work out!

Just want to add my 2 cents here:

Gina would IMO make a great suggie momma --- She has done what few would do for this little guy so far. She most likely saved his life.

I am honored to be given the priv. of being his new mommy and SOO happy that Gina saved him.

Gina, you can ship him through American Airlines in Maryville which is only about 30-45 mins from you in Pigeon Forge. I have experience with the airport, Knoxville McGee Tyson (www.tys.org) and if you need any help, please get ahold of me.

OK guys I am happy and all that the gilder will have a good home but is there anyway if a few of us chip in that she will get the sugar glider to a vet NOW I mean I'll even give me phone # and pay with ,y credit card over the phone to the vet if she will take him to one NOW. I may only 250 limit on my card but it shouldn't cost that much. However at least this would get him looked at and at least on pain meds if he is in need of them. I can n9to stand to think he is in any disconfort. he could SM too you know. Someone message me or called on my cell 906-458-3352 if I do cover but anyone in the group want s to give a little to help out let me know.

ohh never mind i just checked the date on the post! LOl never mind!

I'm so happy to hear this little guy is getting help and a forever home AND a possible new cagemate! I had this on my watched topic list.

YIPPEEE!!!

Val, do you have the kid yet? How is he?!!! I've been thinking about him!