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  |  Rita
Glider Sprinkles
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Jun 04 2009 : 09:05:02 PM     |
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 | PW
Face Hugger
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Jun 04 2009 : 10:23:12 PM |
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I think I've read the entire site now, lol but thanks for posting this Rita. I think sometimes new people get overwhelmed on a new forum when trying to find answers.
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jun 04 2009 : 10:48:32 PM |
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You are welcome, PW. Im trying to get as much medical information on here as possible. Then put the link into Gliderpedia. Most of what is here has already been added to Gliderpedia but for some reason, new people would rather read it on the forum than go there.
This post needs some cleaning up but the articles and links here are true and verified.
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| Reenabee
Super Glider
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Jun 05 2009 : 02:43:26 AM |
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thank you for this! I booked marked it so if I ever have a scare again (please please i hope not) that I can look for the signs. Thanks Rita!
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jun 05 2009 : 07:29:39 AM |
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According to Eric, the statics are many more unregistered people actually come here to read the Gliderpedia than those who actually post on the forums. It appears the Gliderpedia has the most hits on this site. So we have to keep it correct and current.
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
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Jun 14 2009 : 06:41:41 PM  |
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bumping for new members...
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jun 17 2009 : 08:25:00 AM |
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SNAP TEST FOR GIARDIA
As you all know, I always preach about the importance of having fecals done - both float and smear. Now, we may want to add the SNAP test to that list as it is the best way to detect giardia cysts which are not always detectable in the float and smear if the giardia is not "shedding".
Here is a video which explains giardia and how the SNAP test works. It is shown on a dog, but giardia is giardia - no matter who the host is:
http://www.idexx.com/animalhealth/testkits/giardia_canine...
Edited by - Rita on Jun 17 2009 08:26:36 AM
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jun 21 2009 : 02:13:12 PM |
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VET CONSULT NUMBERS
The following Vets are willing to consult with other vets who have questions regarding sugar glider care and emergencies.
Please put these numbers in your Emergency Kit.
We are NOT to call these vets ourselves - they will only consult with another Vet!!!
Dr.Tim Tristan
OSO Creek Animal Hospital
361-994-1145
Dr. Bradley Walsh
Village Vet Animal Clinic/All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
918-258-0040
Dr. Andrew Grzanowski
Canton Center Animal Hospital
734-459-1400
Dr. Kate Zimmerman
TriCounty Animal Hospital
(has 24hr emergency contact info on her office answering machine)
423-391-0303
Dr. Teresa Bradley
Belton Animal Clinic
816-331-3120
Dr. Kristen West
Mandel Veterinary Hospital
216-321-6040
Edited to correct a phone number
Edited by - Rita on Jun 21 2009 03:25:13 PM
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jun 21 2009 : 07:16:10 PM |
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STORING BEE POLLEN AND HIGH PROTEIN WOMBAROO (HPW)
Just a reminder for those of you who use bee pollen and high protein wombaroo powder.
The shelf life of bee pollen kept in a cupboard is 6 months. If kept in the refrigerator - 1 year. If kept in the freezer - 2 years.
The shelf life of High Protein Wombaroo (HPW) powder should be listed on your package. The shelf life listed is for an "unopened" package, so after it has been opened that date is probably not valid.
I keep both my HPW powder and bee pollen in a tupperware container in the refrigerator.
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jun 21 2009 : 08:46:45 PM |
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jul 03 2009 : 08:24:23 PM |
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jul 11 2009 : 09:59:20 AM |
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Bumping for all the newer owners
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| angie8506
Super Glider
USA
219 Posts
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Jul 14 2009 : 07:42:20 AM |
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I just bookmarked this after reading on it forever! Still not anywhere near done! Thought i would reply to bump it since i had to go back a page to find it and i really think everyone should look it over and bookmark it!
THANKS RITA YOUR BRILLIANT! ;)
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| Mollysmom
Goofy Gorillatoes
MI, USA
2011 Posts
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Jul 14 2009 : 07:44:32 AM |
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Can someone make this a "sticky" thread that will stay up at the top??? I do not know how to do that.
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| lovely1inred
Fuzzy Wuzzy
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Jul 14 2009 : 01:58:00 PM |
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An admin would have to do that Mollysmom.
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jul 14 2009 : 02:09:26 PM |
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Eric and I have discussed this more than once and have decided not to make this a sticky. There is more traffic from non-members and more traffic to Giderpedia than there are on the forum. Most of the topics in this post are also in Gliderpedia but if we made it a sticky, there would be to many people that would never see it.
My recommendation is to bookmark it for future use. I will continue to update this post as new things come up - and am also updating Gliderpedia at the same time.
Feel free to bump it at anytime.
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jul 14 2009 : 03:44:16 PM |
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Scroll to the bottom of p.1 and you can see Eric's explanation
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jul 24 2009 : 07:24:06 PM |
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I strongly urge new owners to not only read through, but bookmark this thread sooooo BUMP!
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| cb38506
Glider
TX, USA
177 Posts
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Jul 24 2009 : 08:17:32 PM |
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Very good post.
I highly reccomend Bookmarking it too, or even printing out the various posts just in case your internet is out and you need some of this information.
I also reccomend putting the animal poison control on your fridge or any place you put emergency numbers--I to have had to use it before and they are so helpful. And you will be glad you have that number right by the phone! Or even in your phone!
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Jul 25 2009 : 09:51:36 AM |
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IF YOUR GLIDERS EATS CHOCOLATE
CHOCOLATE TOXICITY
I would suggest you call your vet and have them on "alert".
Here are some things I found regarding chocolate toxicity:
What are the signs of toxicity?
Signs are most commonly seen within 12 hours (or less) of chocolate ingestion.
* Excitement / nervousness / trembling
* Vomiting / diarrhea
* Excessive thirst / sometimes excessive urination (at higher levels of Theobromine toxicity)
* Muscle spasms
* Seizures
* Coma (rare
* Death (rare) -- likely due to heart rhythm abnormalities.
How is chocolate toxicity treated?
If you suspect that your pet has eaten chocolate , call your veterinarian for advice. The toxicity of Theobromine is dose dependent. This means that the size of your pet, the type of chocolate, and quantity of chocolate determine if or how toxic it is for your pet.
There is no specific antidote for Theobromine toxicity. Medical treatmentis supportive, and may include all or some of the following:
* IV fluids - to prevent dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea, and /or increased urination, and to "flush" the Theobromine out of the system.
* Emetics - medications that induce vomiting. Used when the ingestion of chocolate is within 4 hours. Up to 6-8 hours post chocolate ingestion may be effective.
* Activated charcoal - for ingestion greater than 4 hours prior to treatment, or for patients that show continued signs of toxicity.
* Anti-seizure medications - for patients having seizures and/or muscle tremors.
* Cardiac medications - for patients exhibiting irregular heart rates or rhythms.
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Edited by - Rita on Mar 28 2010 03:21:14 PM
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
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Jul 25 2009 : 07:30:57 PM |
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Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Aug 15 2009 : 11:38:48 AM |
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Bump
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Aug 25 2009 : 07:23:12 PM |
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Bumping for newer members...
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Sep 07 2009 : 10:10:49 AM |
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Bump
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Sep 24 2009 : 08:09:52 PM |
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Bumping for new members.
Dont forget the Gliderpedia is full of information!
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Oct 04 2009 : 07:12:58 PM |
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Bumping again for new members....
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Oct 24 2009 : 11:42:37 AM |
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Bumping for new owners
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| Mikayle
Glider
USA
196 Posts
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Oct 24 2009 : 11:50:20 AM |
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Thank you for all the wonderful way to find all the info in one spot..What a great idea to post it. I booked marked it so I don't have to search around..
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Oct 24 2009 : 12:05:49 PM |
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| Rita
Glider Sprinkles
MO, USA
12214 Posts
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Nov 08 2009 : 12:18:50 PM |
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Bumping for new members
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