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Ok,
This may throw a spike in things for some.
If you were in the shoes of a new glider owner or glider owner to be and you were researching glider info. You finally come here as most end up doing just because of the easy site domain name above. And you get all the information that you need to based on everyones opinions here.
Then, you stumble upon this reputable & proffesional site that totally contradicts almost everyones diet views here. (Below)
What would you do? Who would you beleieve?
The next questions: does it kinda make you alittle curious even to the long timers here?
Please click and read each link below.
http://www.asgv.org/pet_owners/introduction2.php
http://asgv.org/pdf/proper%20diet%20and%20nutrition%20-%20part%201%20-%202.pdf
Now I, know the affiliation/organization thats with this Reputable/proffesional site but, do the majority know?
kyro298 Glider Sprinkles      CO, USA 15262 Posts I am saying "Reputable" because of the proffesional white coats there behind. What do you not agree with anything your vet tells you?... come on.. Now think about the new glider owners. The gullible trait appears when the white coat appears. They never see the person actually inside it.. "They must be right There vets"!!! as mmost would think.. Cruel huh? No reason on naming.. just wanted to see what kinda reaction I got befor the true beans were spilled. Just a post and a test combined I guess...... snusie Goofy Gorillatoes USA 2962 Posts Kyro, You kinda lost me.. If you know all the answers and know when a Vet dont know what there doing then why do you even need to go to the vet? If you know what to do or know what the correct answer is. My point is most people, possibly 1 million to 1 dont know wether there vet is wrong or right unlike Kyro does.. They will take it as gospel .. .I mean they went to school, they are the proffesional, not me... i mean, why do I even need to see the vet if I already know what to do.. I am simply pointing out.. What the majority would think.. not what Vetinary Knowledge and skill Kyro has.. Kyro, I appologize for knocking you a little. but I kinda felt like you were knocking the words i chose to use in my post first.. I got defensive.. This post has probly became mute now.. oh well thanks.. SariYappa Face Hugger USA 413 Posts in response to your original question, I went and took a look at the "professional" site you posted. I am curious... until I see a BIG RED FLAG!!! Here is a quote "They are designed specifically to “cut through” all the Internet hype, and give owners like yourself safe, reliable ways to feed and care for your Sugar Glider(s) – based on solid Veterinary science and field research."... If they are so interested in helping the public w/ all this "good info"... then (here is the big red flag) WHY do you have to give your email address to even see the videos???? This is a PLOY. The above is my reaction as a pet owner, and w/o taking into any of the information I "think I know" about sugar gliders. I have seen too many companies try to get people's personal info, but hiding behind "great new finds" and "better information"... but it's ONLY for those that "join their club"????? Nahhhhhh. I don't give my email address to just anyone. and keep in mind, I don't even know if I agree w/ the info they have to sell you or not, because I can't even get the 'wonderful wisdom' these people have to share, because I don't want to give out my email address!! I can't help it, this is really bugging me. Here's another BIG RED FLAG... there is absolutely NO information given about "based on solid Veterinary science and field research."... where is the information to back up this statement???? There are PICTURES of veterinarians (or people playing vet??) on their site... no names, no affiliations except for "the Association of Sugar Glider Veterinarians (ASGV)™"... So I'm going to check that out now. Dahlia_2020 Fuzzy Wuzzy SC, USA 1419 Posts No, he's a real vet. He's just one that's been bought off. The video that PISSES me off is the one that states that there is no homeless glider epidemic and all so-called glider rescues that will tell you different are the REAL mill breeders. He goes on to further state that everyone should stay away from glider rescues and small breeders because they are the true source of unhealthy gliders and propaganda. And he continued on to say that it was a very RARE occasion that someone would even want to get rid of their glider because they were so easy to take care of, that you'd be wasting your time trying to adopt one that needed a home. Gee, that's so good to know. Be sure to tell that to the THOUSANDS of people dumping their gliders on craigslist all across the country today. I swear, I nearly punched my monitor in after seeing that video. All three of my babies are rescues and I know that if I didn't have any self control I could have picked up another five or six in just the past few months alone. No epidemic??? ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? Bella Joey 10 Posts LOL. He Got his Dr. Title becuase he is a Dentist.. Looks as tho there using a Dentist in his white coat pose or look like Vet. How Lame.. anyway I looked up his credentials.. here they are below. Dr. David Brust Dr. David Brust is a native of Northfield MN and a graduate of NHS. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from St. Olaf College. Dr. Brust graduated with high distinction from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1996. He was awarded an Oral Surgery Fellowship at the Minneapolis Veterans Hospital where he practiced for one year. Upon completion of the fellowship, he returned to Northfield where he joined Division Street Dentists. Dr. Brust is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association and Southeastern Dental Society. He is also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Society. some vets know what there talking about but alot dont know about EVERY animal that comes in. they sometimes base there therory on whats wrong with the animal off of another animal similar. thats what one of the vets told me. ( not sure if its true though) you can see whats good for your glider. there tell you/ show you even. they seem to be doing fine on this site. everyones well takin care of here =) were family Rita Glider Sprinkles MO, USA 12214 Posts And this same vet is NO expert as some people here have proclaimed. It appears he has been seeing gliders for "maybe" a year now? That does NOT constitute an expert. For any of you who go to this vet, please - the next time you go ask him to make a consultation call with a knowledgeable glider vet. Want to make a bet right now that he wont do it? 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
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