So today I was unsuccessful at at nail trimming. Stuart is a strong little guy and I'm to soft hearted. So I called my vet and asked them if they could so it and how much. 15 dollars each glider didn't sound bad and it was a walk in. So I decided to take Sugar and Stuart. I pack the car up with my parents and a 2 year old along with two gliders. Well we get to the vets and my son is all over the place checking out two cats that need forever homes and everyone's doggies. Thankfully everyone was so kind and so were the animals. He even spotted a box someone had so he ran over and peaked in. The lady was nice and let him pet the bunny that was just chilling in the box. Finally after two hours of petting every dog that came in the door we went back. I was happy at first cause it was my turn. That changed quickly when the vet came and checked them out and said "I will see what I can do". Oh no this don't sound good at all. Well he took them to another room and was gone for about 5 minutes. I thought he was cutting the nails as I waited but instead he came back and said he can't cause they are to squirmy. He said I can come back Thursday at noon and he can sedate them and do it. He even admitted after that that he didn't have the right clippers. OMG what vet sees gliders and don't know what they are doing when it comes to basic care. So I decided no more not returning to him with my small babies. So now the search of a new vet is in need. I have two in mind I am going to call tomorrow morning...first thing in the morning. Two close ones to me is chadwell animal hospital and hunt valley animal hospital. I don't want my guys sedated. My dog I have to have sedated to be groomed but that's cause he is aggressive and won't let anyone do it. But sugar gliders are so small and fragile (in my eyes) that if sedated I would be to afraid of the side affects and what if they gave to much then that would not be good.
I think I am done venting. If anyone deals with hunt valley animal hospital or chadwell animal hospital and can let me know how they like them would be nice and appreciated.
Thanks for letting me vent it feels much better since nobody in my house wants to hear me complain.

 

JMarie
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Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning. -Albert Einstein Life's a dance you learn as you go Sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow Don't worry 'bout what you don't know Life's a dance you learn as you go -John Michael Montgomery Forever is composed of nows. -Emily Dickinson My Bio
I have two children who are 10 years apart and both boys, a male yorkie, and two sugar gliders one female named Sugar and one male named Stuart. I enjoy spending time with my kids and furkids, knitting, and gardening.

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