I've put in for a week's vacation at the end of August so that I can stay home with Sebastian after he's neutered. I need to make my initial vet visit, but what tests should I ask for? I'm going to ask for a fecal float and smear, but is there anything else he should get done at the same time? How long does it usually take to get the results of the fecal exams?

The fecal testing is the most necessary. Most vets can do the testing in their office and give you results immediately.

There are no other tests routinely done with a glider well exam.

They vet will also do a physical exam - checking eyes, ears and general condition. You may also want to have the vet trim the gliders nails so you can see how it is done.

You will probably only need one day, if that to care for your little guy after surgery.

He will be sleepy when you bring him home the day of the surgery. You can keep an eye on him by carrying him in a bonding pouch that afternoon. My boys were fine by the evening hours when they woke up for dinner. I keep them separated from their cage mates the first night after surgery. I give a dose of the pain medication provided by the vet in the morning the day after the neuter. I then put them back in with the rest of the colony to sleep for the day. After that, they acted completely normal, slept as usual during the day and were as active as usual by dinner time.

Thank you, Candy. I know I'm worrying too much. I've just never tried to neuter something so small before. He has no cage mates at the moment, but should I transfer him to a smaller cage for the first night to limit his activity?

If you have a smaller cage to use the first night after he is neutered it would be fine to use. Since he is alone though, you do not need to worry about his cagemate grooming the surgical site so he would probably be just fine in his usual cage.