Within the necropsy and histopathology reports we currently have, we see a wide variety of diagnosis for cause of death.
The percentage of each is as follows:
Hepatitis/ Liver Disease 23%
Nephritis/Kidney Disease 5%
Bacterial Infection/Sepsis 8%
Cecal impaction 8%
Undetermined even with histopathology 7%
Necropsy only – undetermined 5%
Trauma 2.5%
Metastatic Carcinoma – Liver 2.5%
Metastatic Carcinoma – Intestines 2.5%
Dehydration 2.5%
HLP 2.5%
Adenoma of gall bladder 2.5%
Pneumonia 2.5%
Cerebral Ischemic Event 2.5%
Urethral blockage/electrolyte imbalance 2.5%
Abscess of brain 2%
Medication overdose 2%
Renal Insufficiency due to deformity 2%
Malnutrition 3%
Urinary Bladder Lesion 5%
Surgical Complication 2%
Aflatoxin 2%
Adenoma of pancreatic duct 3%
(Data current as of 12/31/10)
Illness and Injury Incidence
This data represents information provided by owners regarding vet visits throughout the year.
The most common issues gliders are treated for are:
Parasites 10%
Seizures 5.2%
Dehydration 5%
Obesity 4%
Open wound 2.5%
UTI 2.4%
Penis extended 1.8 %
Facial Abscess 1.5%
Constipation 1.5%
Broken Bone 1.3%
Neuter Information
Percent of vets that have a weight requirement for neutering: 51%
Most common weight: 60 grams
Average: 64.9 grams High: 100g Low: 45g
Percent of vets that have an age requirement for neutering: 33%
Most common age: 12 weeks
Average: 15 weeks High: 36 weeks Low: 8 weeks
Percent of vets that perform Pom ON neuters : 58%
Percentage of owners that prefer pom ON neuter: 67%
Percentage of vets using:
Glue 66%
Stitches 37%
Staples 0%
Laser 32%
Percent of vets that put the glider in an e-collar before waking: 46%
Of the complications after neuter reported,
54% were after a laser neuter
44% were after a pom on neuter and
56% were after a pom off neuter
Average number of neuters an owner has experienced: 10.1
Average cost of a neuter: $106.32
Average time an owner waits to put glider back in with family after neuter: 1.8 days
Percentage of owners that wait to put glider back in with family: 42%
Percentage of owners that withhold the glider’s wheel after a neuter: 34%
Joey Rejection and/or Death
In 2009, a reported 11% of joeys were rejected.
In 2010, that number dropped to 6%.
