Survey Results
The following results were compiled by The SuGAR Group:
Within the necropsy and histopathology reports we currently have, we see a wide variety of diagnoses for cause of death. The percentage of each is as follows.
Within the necropsy and histopathology reports we currently have, we see a wide variety of diagnoses for cause of death. The percentage of each is as follows.
Cause of Death |
|
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.
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
Percent of vets that have a weight requirement for neutering: 51%
Most common weight: 60 grams
Average |
High |
Low |
64.9 grams |
100 grams |
45 grams |
Percent of vets that have an age requirement for neutering: 33%
Most common age: 12 weeks
Most common age: 12 weeks
Average |
High |
Low |
15 weeks |
36 weeks |
8 weeks |
Percent of vets that perform Pom ON neuters : 58%
Percentage of owners that prefer pom ON neuter: 67%
Percentage of owners that prefer pom ON neuter: 67%
Percentage of vets using:
Glue - 66%
Stitches - 37%
Staples - 0%
Laser - 32%
Glue - 66%
Stitches - 37%
Staples - 0%
Laser - 32%
Percent of vets that put the glider in an e-collar before waking: 46%
Procedure |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
Give owner pain meds for home |
56% |
23% |
21% |
Give antibiotics for home |
37% |
24% |
39% |
Give e-collar for take home |
26% |
26% |
47% |
Give written post surgical instructions |
62% |
16% |
22% |
Give written anesthesia information |
38% |
11% |
51% |
Criteria |
Yes |
No |
Unsure |
Vet gives the glider and antibiotic injection before waking |
43% |
43% |
14% |
Vet gives pain meds via injection before waking |
87% |
8% |
5% |
Vet discusses pain management with owner |
78% |
22% |
n/a |
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
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%
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%.
In 2009, a reported 11% of joeys were rejected.
In 2010, that number dropped to 6%.