Hey everyone. I just woke up the gliders for nail trimming and realized that my young male Felix is sick. His breaths are quick and short and he's making a popping noise when he inhales. His eyes just look really sickly. I'm calling around and all the vets around here are closed (because it's Sunday). I'm looking for emergency ones around here, not with much luck. In the meantime, until I find somebody who can see him, do any of you have any advice?

Here is a link to the vet database Sugar Glider Help Vet Database

Update on vet: I work at a zoo and they're asking if one of the vet's can see him now. They're thinking that they could help me out, but have to run it by the head of the zoo, since outside animals aren't normally allowed inside.

About to go to the emergency vet now, but I really don't think he's going to make it through the next hour.

Please send us an update on him once you get back. I hope the vet can help him and get him healthy again!

He died as I was getting into the car to take him.

i'm sorry

I am so sorry for your loss I know how it feels to lose one in your hands, just keep being strong for your other babies. Glide free little Felix. It's been two weeks since I lost my little Shela and it is still really hard, you will get through it.

Oh no, this is terrible. Sorry for your loss Sierra. Glide free Felix.

So sorry for your loss.

I really can't believe how fast he went downhill. ): he was acting just fine this morning.

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your little baby. I still feel the pain from losing my Lila, in my hands as well. When she died, I was also caught off guard by how fast things seemed to escalate. At least he won't be suffering anymore. I hope all goes well with you and your other gliders.

Very sorry for you loss! I hope you will take his remains to your vet so that they can determine why he passed and could it potentially affect your current gliders.. Good luck and hugs to you!

Sierra! *hugs* I am so sorry for your loss! I followed your story with Rue and Liv and sort of got attached to your little glider family. At least his last minutes were with you where he was warm and loved. Keep Rue and Liv close and give them extra loves -- it's going to be a rough time for all of you. :(

I'm sending warm thoughts your way as you go through this difficult time. I'm so, so sorry.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Originally posted by Avbjessup

Very sorry for you loss! I hope you will take his remains to your vet so that they can determine why he passed and could it potentially affect your current gliders.. Good luck and hugs to you!

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I buried him right after he died. My other gliders are going to the vet tomorrow to get checked out. I'm not a favorite picker, but I had a especially strong bond with him, ever since he came out of pouch. He was always just so sweet and gentle.

He was in the bonding pouch and hadn't moved for a good hour. His breathing was rough and his eyes were wide open, but not really looking at anything. All of a sudden though, he crawled out and onto my stomach, clutched onto my hand, and died holding on to me. It was heartbreaking, but I'm glad that I was holding him when it happened.

I am very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories of him.

Glide Free Little Felix.

Oh my gosh this makes me want to cry. Huge hugs Sierra

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Originally posted by sierranevadaK

He was in the bonding pouch and hadn't moved for a good hour. His breathing was rough and his eyes were wide open, but not really looking at anything. All of a sudden though, he crawled out and onto my stomach, clutched onto my hand, and died holding on to me. It was heartbreaking, but I'm glad that I was holding him when it happened.

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So Sorry for the loss of little Felix! Just because the bridge is a rainbow doesn't make the crossing any easier! Praying for you and your other babies and hopefully the others are ok.

Wendy

Thank you all for the well-wishes. My other babies seem to be doing okay. The first night, they just sat and barked. Their food was untouched, but last night they ate like usual. No signs of the illness in them, but they're about to go to the vet to get checked out.