tnmalone Posted - May 31 2019 : 10:58:18 AM
I have a male glider that is about 3 years old. He recently started messing with his tail. Hair loss and licking his skin were it looks raw. Like a dog with a hot spot. It is not infected, no scratches or wounds. I have already taken him to our exotic vet. We have given him an antibiotic and a powder to put on his tail. It isn't getting worst but doesn't seem to be healing. My vet reached out to another exotic vet to get a second opinion (which I appreciate) and I was told he started picking a his tail maybe because of anxiety or depression? Has anyone else had this happen? I was told my options were to get another glider. My only concern with that is my glider is already 3, I don't know how he would do with a new glider. Or my vet said we can put him on a medication that could help with depression?? I am not big of medication for humans, don't think I want my glider taking anything like that. Last option would be to cut his tail but whats to say he wouldn't pick at it again. Any feed back would be very greatly appreciated! |