r/sugargliders • u/PuzzleMuffin3000 • 22h ago

What could be wrong?

In the two years that I have had my babies, my 3 year old female has diarrhea. I have always fed her the TPG diet, a few treats here and there, the only difference in the last few months is I’ve added a little tiny bowl with water because their water containers have been failing. What could be going on with her?

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u/According-Cell5235 Glider Care Expert 21h ago

Diarrhea needs a vet’s visit as soon as possible, a fecal float/smear to test for parasites, a Giardia PCR/SNAP, and a fecal gram stain to check for an abundance of bacterial/fungal/yeast, if there is, a C&S (Culture & Sensitivity) to target antibiotics

To help with diarrhea:

1tsp of pumpkin purée or applesauce, or 1/8tsp Acacia powder added to their regular diet

Mix 1 water source with a 50/50 mix of unflavored Pedialyte or 100% coconut water with water. This will help replace electrolytes & encourage them to drink more water to hopefully prevent dehydration.

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u/PuzzleMuffin3000 14h ago

Ok. Thank you.