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Subject: Re: Glider is sneezing
Posted by Cynthia on December 12, 1998 at 09:40:29:

In Reply to: Glider is sneezing posted by Craig on December 12, 1998 at 07:58:26:

: I got my new baby glider (Rafiki) only a week ago. He had an episode where he fell into his food bowl and got covered in yogart. He started barking in the middle of the night to get my attention. So I gave him a little bath. He has started to sneeze a little, but not constant. Has he caught a cold? He has a reptile rock he loves for heat. SHould I be concered or do they all make that sneezing sound once in a while?

: Also how much should he be eating? I don't think he's eating that much but he looks health and can really tear up the room like a champ when I let him loose.

: He really seems to be bonding with me OK since he will leap from many feet away and stick to me. I really love this little guy and want to make sure all is normal.

: Thanks,
: Craig

All gliders make a sneezing sound and it is generally when they are grooming themselves. It is not an indication of a cold. Now if the sneezing sound is accompanied by a runny nose and watery eyes you then have something to worry about. If this should occur don't waste time but get him to a vet ASAP. As for how much they eat this varies from glider to glider but they are such small animals that it doesn't take much for them. He sounds healthy and active enough so I wouldn't worry about the amount that he is eating. Should he stop eating and become lethargic you then have a problem. Enjoy him,,,it sounds as though things are really going well for the two of you.

Follow Ups:

• Re: Glider is sneezing Craig 11:19:37 12/12/98 (2)
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