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While my glider is normally friendly, I recently moved into a new place with her. She didn't seem to like the trip very much and I'm not sure if she's adjusted to the settings. I've been at my new place for about a week, and I've noticed a LOT of disturbing/alarming behavior. She's been sitting out of her pouch, either from the side or bottom of her cage, staring into space for great lengths of time. She also seems more aggressive than usual. However, tonight, I came home late to find her shaking (seizing?) and she was VERY aggressive when I tried to pick her up. I've been home for about an hour now, and she's still shaking. I'm trying to give her her favorite foods and she has been eating, but is still shaking. Sometimes it's moderate, but at other times, it seems to be more vigorous. I thought that this was a simple adjust issue, but now I'm very concerned. If anybody has some advice on what I should do, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there,sugar gliders often become upset and uncomfortable when moved to a new location,introduced to a new environment or even coming in frequenct contact with a new person or animal.The symptoms you described seem to indicate an uncomfortable rather than depressed glider...does the glider make "srceaming" noises or whine at night that you've noticed? Generally I would not worry as it usually just takes some time for the glider to adjust to the move. Surround her/him with familiar objects and smells,possably spend some extra time with the glider if you are able. Was there a noticable change in climate or temp? Some things to watch for that would indicate a more seriouse condition are: self mutilation, obessity and lack of activity, drooping ears/sluggish activity...these are signs of depression. Post back and let me know how things are going,feel free to give details and I'll try to help,but it just sounds like an adjustment problem...if it is still an issue approx 1 week from finalizing the move let us know and we can advise of some things to try, hope this helped and best of luck, Drewsky

I would take your glider to vet anyway just to make sure. It could be a sign of hind leg paralysis. Spend lots of time with your glider and try playing or licky treat. Baby food works go for picky gliders.

Is there any vomitting? Is your glider eating anything at all? Try blending some crickets and/or chicken babyfood with some fruit so that it is a paste. Hand feed that for awhile. If he/she won't take that get a needle-less syring and force feed it but putting little amounts her the mouth.

I would take your baby to the vet though just to make sure.

Hope this helps,
Liz