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Slushie's Journal

Feb 15, 2016

Sick baby...

Hey guys!

So Saturday morning I woke up and did my usual thing where I go to my glider cage and give my little men some morning treats and just talk to them and such. I noticed however one of my babies didn't look right...

I gently picked him up and noticed he had pooped all over his tail. I knew this couldn't be good. On top of how weak and cold he seemed. I rushed him to the closest vet I could and he has been there since Saturday.

I've been so worried all weekend, but the vet called last night and said he was no better but no worse. Today I went to visit him and the vet told me that he had been giving him medicines and little calcium shots. He said my baby had been eating and crabbing a lot. He also said he had been having solid poops now instead of messy ones.(so that's better than he was Saturday for sure..). The vet said he was concerned though because he still seems a little weak and his back legs just seem so stiff.

Have I done something wrong...? is there a way to help my baby more? I have three other Sugars and all 4 are enclosed together. The other 3 are fine! I've checked them over and they poop and pee fine. I keep their cage clean (water and vinegar) and I give them veggies and fruits every night. Along with some foraging treats like meal worms and yogurt chips. Also TOYS! Lots of nice and clean toys!

My specific questions are...

1. Is there a possibility of the HLP in my baby? I read about it only just a little bit ago. If so... How can I help him? Can I help him...? He is a 1 year and 4 months old.

2. What are other healthy things I can feed them? Certain yogurts? Honey? Any other fun treats or health foods my little men can enjoy but stay healthy?

3. This is far from important right now but I've been wondering where I can order some of the Cherry yogurt chips for my babies? I haven't found them in forever!

4. while i have a decently large sized cage I want something bigger for my babies. Where can I buy a taller cage?

I'm sure i have other questions I'm just a little overwhelmed right now and concerned for my baby... Please! Any information, health tips, or just ANYTHING you can tell me please do!! There is always more to learn and I want the best for my guys.