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			<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:00:01 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Bourbon's Modified Leadbeaters Recipe</title>
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				12 cup Honey do not use honeycomb, raw or unfiltered honey. Most store bought honey can be used unless it contains one of the three words above.2 oz. Gerber or Parent's Choice Mixed Fruit Juice2 oz. Dannon Plain Yogurt  or  2 oz of Activia Mixed Berry Yogurt 12 of 4 oz. containerTurn on blender and add the next group of ingredients.14 cup Wheat Germ1 teaspoon RepCal Herptivite MultiVitamin supplement Blue label on a white plastic container, DO NOT SUBSTITUTE can be found at PetSmart2 teaspoons RepCal Calcium Supplement nonphosphorus with Vitamin D3 Pink label on a white plastic container, DO NOT SUBSTITUTE Can be found at PetSmart2 2 12 oz jars of Stage 1  or  2 Beechnut, Gerber or Heinz Chicken baby food The chicken will say either Chicken  Chicken Gravy or Chicken with Broth either is acceptable1 hardboiled egg, discard the shellFor the next 2 ingredients alternate them, a little cereal with a little juice, a little cereal with a little juice, going back and forth until both ingredients are mixed in.14 cup of Apple Juice just regular apple juice that you drink, do not use frozen or baby juice you may substitute 12 of the apple juice with white grape juice.12 cup dry baby cereal  Heinz or Gerber Rice or Oatmeal Note Most gliders do not like the taste of the oatmeal, I use rice with fruit bitsBlend well for 5 minutes.  Turn off blender, then pour into Tupperware bowl or ice cube trays and FREEZE It will freeze to the consistency of ice cream.1 cube is approximately 2 tablespoons, depending on your ice cube trays.  Measure out your first few cubes by pouring 2 tablespoons into each cube. This mix will feed 1 glider for approximately 1 month.Do NOT mix the fruits and veggies in before freezing.There is a very strict list of vegetables and fruits to be fed with the BML diet plan.Vegetables corn, peas, carrots, green beans.   Fruits apples, grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, frozen pitted cherries, blueberries.Do NOT feed the seeds of apples or the pits of cherries.  You can use fresh or frozen, but do NOT used canned.Do NOT use fruit slurries or vegetable relishes.Feeding InstructionsThe rule of thumb per glider is1 Tablespoon of the BML basic mix1 Tablespoon of fruits1 Tablespoon of veggies Feed insects in the morning as a snack.
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:11:59 PST</pubDate>
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			<title>Calcium Deficiency in Sugar Gliders</title>
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				Calcium deficiency leading to nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism NSHP is one of the most common problems of sugar gliders.  NSHP, sometimes known as metabolic bone disease or MBD, is very common in young growing gliders fed an improper diet.  The diet may be deficient in calcium, have too much phosphorus, not enough vitamin D3, or some combination of these problems.  The bones never mineralize, and end up weak and easily broken.  A sugar glider on a bad diet may appear perfectly normal right up until the time you find it paralyzed at the bottom of it's cage due to a broken back.  Sometimes, a sugar glider on a bad diet may show problems climbing or walking as a result of bones that broke from being too low in calcium, often known as pathological fractures. Other signs of a bad diet are gliders that are underweight and small for their age.A radiograph will help your veterinarian diagnose your sugar glider.  The bones that are low in calcium will be grey.  In the radiograph below, the skull is much brighter than the rest of the skeleton because that is the last bone to lose calcium combatting the deficiency.Occasionally, a problem with the kidneys can create similar signs, so it is important to have your sugar glider's blood tested whenever a problem with the skeleton is found.Once your glider has been diagnosed with NSHP, you must realize you now have a special needs glider.  It will likely have permanent changes in its skeleton as a result of the multiple pathologic fractures in its arms and legs, and it will be more prone to arthritis as it ages.  It may never be able to climb normally, and may not be able to groom itself normally.  If it cannot groom itself, you may have to clean its hind end with a warm wet wash cloth several times a day to remove the feces and urine that accumulates.Your sick glider will need to be kept in a hospital cage in order to recover more quickly and prevent further bone injuries.  It is important for this hospital cage to have smooth sides so that your glider cannot climb and remains at the bottom of the cage.  A deep plastic storage container works well as a temporary hospital cage. A 20 gallon aquarium with a screen top is another good choice.  Place food and water in shallow dishes on the bottom of its cage.  Do not provide any climbing structures as the glider is not stable enough to climb.  Minimize handling your glider to reduce the risk of further injuries.Your doctor may precribe a calcium supplement such as calcium glubionate to be given by mouth twice daily for several weeks to months.  Some pets need injections of calcium in addition to the oral medication.  Some gliders may need weekly injections of calcitonin hormone and anabolic steroids if not showing significant improvement within 6 weeks.Special liquid diets, such as Emeraid for Omnivores, may be needed to help improve your glider's nutrition while it is recuperating, and as a supplement until it learns to accept the new diet your veterinarian recommends.NSHP can be a painful condition so many gliders will need a pain reliever like meloxicam.You will need to change your glider's diet.  Use a calcium carbonate powder such as Zoo Med's Calcium with D3 dusted onto the crickets and other insects, fruits, and vegetables at every feeding.  A multivitamin supplement with vitamin A and vitamin D3 such as Zoomed's Reptivite with D3 should be used as a dust on the crickets and other insects and produce twice a week.If your glider starts to tremble or if it starts to seizure, it is going to need a recheck and injections of calcium and other treatments as soon as possible.  Seizures are emergencies and need attention right away.Your veterinarian should recheck your glider within 1 to 2 weeks of starting on treatment. Your glider should have a radiograph after 6 weeks to check the mineralization of its bones.  Be prepared for a lengthy treatment as many gliders take 3 to 6 months to recover. As mentioned above, gliders with severe NSHP, particularly ones with pathological fractures, may never be completely normal.
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			<title>Sugar Glider Nutrition</title>
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				Proper diet is imperative for keeping a sugar glider healthy and happy. Nutritional problems are the most common problems seen by veterinarians and include obesity, malnutrition, low bone density, dental disease, heart disease, nervous system disorders, muscle disorders, and cataracts.Past attempts at formulating diet for sugar gliders did their best to simulate the natural diet of sugar gliders, which consists primarily of pollen, nectars, insects and saps. Examples of these previous attempts included diet such as High Protein Wombaroo HPW and American Sugar Glider Diet ASG.  A person runs into problems when trying to feed these diets. Not only do they require a large amount of preparation time but they still fall short of meeting the nutritional requirements of a captive sugar glider.  They tend to be inconsistent nutritionally and often are high in fat. Captive sugar gliders should be expected to live 23 times longer than those in the wild and spend far less time foraging. Todays diet recommendations better reflect these two realities.Pelleted DietsA good, quality sugar glider extruded pellet diet should make up approximately 75 of a sugar glider diet. Recommended brands include Exotic Nutritions Premium Diet, Mazuri Insectivore Diet, and Nutrimax sugar glider diet.  Feed approximately 14 to 13 of a cup 23 oz. daily.Fresh Fruits and VegetablesApproximately 25 of a sugar gliders diet should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, equivalent to 2 to 3 tablespoons daily or about 18 of an apple. Wash thoroughly prior to placing into the cage, placing fresh in the cage in the evening and remove leftovers the following morning to prevent spoilage. Organic may be best to avoid exposure to pesticides and other toxic chemicals. Avoid fruits and vegetables with high levels of oxalates because these can sometimes interfere with calcium absorption. These include blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, carrots, spinach, pears, lettuce, collard greens, and beets.It is important to control the amount of fruits and vegetables offered as sugar gliders often will choose these sweet, tastier items over the more nutritious pellets.CalciumBalanced Multivitamin SupplementA calciumbased multivitamin should be sprinkled lightly over fruits and vegetables every other day or can be mixed with organic yogurt or natural applesauce and handfed. Recommended brands include VitaMax or GlideAMins.TreatsTreats should make up no more 5 of a sugar gliders diet. Appropriate treats are live insects such as mealworms or crickets, small amounts of flavored yogurts, and preservative free commercially available treats.Foods to be Discouraged or AvoidedChocolate toxic, dairy products except small amounts of flavored yogurt as treats, cheese, milk, ice cream, foods high in oxalates see above, whole kernel corn dry or fresh, grapes  raisins, bird food, dog food, cat Food, nuts and seeds.Transitioning Your Sugar Glider to a Healthy DietIt is important to transition gradually over about 30 days to decrease stress and help your sugar glider accept the new diet. Sudden changes in diet can lead to digestive problems, including diarrhea. Watch you sugar gliders stool very closely and if diarrhea is noted, contact your veterinarian immediately. Remember, the transition is about getting your pet on a healthy diet. While a sugar glider may prefer sugary and fattening items, in the long run these items will lead to serious health problems.For more information on Sugar Glider Nutrition visit the Association of Sugar Glider Veterinarians website at www.asgv.org.
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			<title>Sugar Glider Enrichment</title>
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				Sugar gliders are best to get around 812 weeks after they emerge from the mothers pouch.  This is the best age to socialize them with humans and get them used to being handled.  The process may take many weeks to fully socialize them to humans.  Sugar gliders live for about 710 years in captivity but have been known to live as long as 1215 in some cases.  They are nocturnal in the wild, however they can adjust to any schedule in captivity.Sugar gliders like to be in groups so it is recommended to have at LEAST 2 housed together.  If this is not possible the owner will need to spend a lot of time at least 4 hours or more a day with the solo sugar glider for interaction and to stimulate good mental health of the animal.  It is best to neuter your male sugar glider to prevent unwanted behavior, unwanted pregnancy and possible selfmutilation.SelfMutilationIt is a common problem with sugar gliders in captivity to exhibit selfmutilation.  This may occur for a number of reasons, the most common one being inadequate husbandry and enrichment.  If you suspect your pet is selfmutilating make an appointment to see your veterinarian to rule out other possible causes.  Appropriate housing, diet and enrichment is extremely important to keep your pet happy and healthy.Keeping Your Pet HappyIn the wild, sugar gliders are arboreal live in the trees so your enclosure should be tall and with a lot of climbing available.  For example, the appropriate cage size for 1 or 2 adult sugar gliders is 36 wide, 24 deep and 40 tall with horizontal bars.  For climbing you could use fake plant branches or plastic chain to hang in the enclosure.  Temperatures should be between 75  80 and the cage should be cleaned daily.  They should have a heat source in their enclosure, a heat rock with a blanket or towel positioned over it for hiding and sleeping is preferred.  You should provide them with toys and you may use dog, cat or rabbit toys but be careful of toys with loose wires or strings as they may be dangerous for them.For exercise, a sturdy exercise wheel can be used in the enclosure but do your research on the best ones to prevent injury.  The wheels marketed for other small mammals usually are unsafe for sugar gliders because they can injure their tails or other parts of their body on them.  Letting them out of the enclosure is ok for exercise but make sure they are watched carefully to prevent injury as well.
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			<title>Glider Color Vartiations</title>
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				Classic Grey Medium to dark grey with a black stripe, black markings, a white underbelly, and black on their fingerstoes often near the tips or over the knuckles                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Black Beauty A Classic Grey glider with thicker and more pronounced black markings. Thick circles eyeliner around the eyes. Ears all black and more dark than a regular glider. Have a chin strap often completely meeting almost all of the way around instead of stopping just behind the ears as a Classic Grey. A grey underbelly and very  dark knuckles.Leucistic A glider with a white coat and black eyes. They are also referred to as a BEW or Black Eyed White. Both parents need to carry the Leucistic gene to create Leucistic offspring. Leucistic is a recessive gene.Leu Het A Leu Het looks like a Classic Grey glider but carries the Leucistic gene. The higher  Leu Het they carry the higher the chance they can produce Leucistic offspring.Albino A glider with a white coat and red eyes. Also referred to as a Talbino. Albino is a recessive gene and needs to be present in both parents to produce Albino offspring.Albino Het An Albino Het looks like a Classic Grey glider but carries the Albino gene. The higher  Albino Het they carry the higher chance they can  produce Albino offspring.Brown Beauty A glider with more of a brown coat that will display brown or black markings.Buttercream A glider with more of a golden beige coat that will display cream andor yellow highlights with brown to red markings.Cinnamon A glider with more of a reddish coat displaying red andor brown markings.Lion A golden honey color coat displaying deep red markings.White Faced and White Faced Blonde WF and WFB may have a whiter face than that of Classic Grey gliders and the black ear bar will not be visible below the gliders ears.They may also carry a lighter colored coat. WF is a dominant gene and only one parent needs to carry the gene to have WF or WFB offspring. Any color can be a WF or WFB.White Tip and WT Het The glider will have a tip of its tail that is white. It can vary from a few hairs to a few inches. A glider can also be a WT Het meaning that it has WT in its lineage and although does not display the WT itself, it may produce WT offspring.Mosaic A grey and white glider that will display random patches of grey and white throughout their body, tail, and feet. There can be ringtail mosaics, mosaics with white tails, white mosaics, platinum colored mosaics, wf mosaics, etc. They are also called white variation. Mosaic is a dominant gene and only one parent needs to carry this gene in order to produce mosaic offspring. Every mosaic glider is unique in the varied coloring it has.Creamino A glider that has a cream coloring, faint stripe, and garnet colored  eyes. Also known as a T  Albino. Creamino is a recessive gene and needs to be present in both parents to produce Creamino offspring.Creamino Het A Creamino Het looks like a Classic Grey glider but carries the Creamino gene. The higher  Creamino Het they carry the higher chance they will produce Creamino offspring.PlatinumPlatinum Champagnes Platinums are a newer color. They have a very silvery light grey coat with faint markings and a thinner dorsal stripe. Platinum is a recessive gene and works very similarly to the Leucistic gene.Platinum Het A Platinum Het looks like a Classic Grey glider but carries the Platinum gene. The higher  Platinum they carry the higher chance they will produce Platinum offspring.
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