In Reply to: Re: dead glider **I'M SO SORRY :>( posted by Cheri on May 13, 1999 at 07:58:46:

I always make sure to clean up anything that may possibly be hazardous to them before taking them out. I also always take them into an enclosed room to play because I have some cats who would probably think that I bought them the best toy ever. We don't really keep anything toxic in the house because we have so many pets (and my roomate's got a really cute daughter). I'm just so afraid to get a new one until I'm sure that Mina is okay. I've been keeping close watch on her and she seems perfectly fine. Also, I don't really know of a good breeder. The guy I got these two from just has the one pair and I don't really think I want any more from him anyway.

: Christine,

: How aweful, I am very sorry about the loss of your little girl. I am not sure what the problem could have been. When she was out the night before, did you have her in sight the whole time? Maybe she got into something poisonous, some detergent or something??? I hope your other girl is okay, she is probably very lonely for her sister at this time. You may want to consider getting her a new playmate as soon as possible.

: Whatever you do, do not blame yourself for this mishap. You are a good mother to your gliders and terrible things sometimes happen with no explanation.

: Keep your chin up and love your other glider as much as possible, she really needs you now!

: Cheri and Gizmo ~Q>

: : my roomate and I bought two freshly weaned sister in November. They were both really healthy and active. We fed and housed them properly and took really good care of them. Then one morning, I wake up and find my little Athena dead on the floor of the cage. I had taken her out the night before and played with her and she was fine. I have done quite a bit of research and can't find anything that could have killed her. The only thing I can think is that maybe it was caused by bad breeding. The guy I got her from (I found this out after she died) has had 13 litters from the same glider without really giving her any rest time. If anyone has any ideas as to what may have caused this, I would really appreciate some input.

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