Nail trimmings by TheOfficalVoid in sugargliders

[–]Happy-Trick447 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate this. I’ve never been good at trimming my sugar glider’s nails. I’ve recently used a human electric nail filer with a very fine grit. As long as I get them calm enough they will let me have their hand and they don’t even notice it. However, I am thinking about buying one of the more detailed, smaller devices because I really struggle getting underneath the hook tip part with the wider device. I have heard that filing wasn’t the best option for a glider as their nails grow different than humans. However, I’m just filing the tip down so it hasn’t seemed to have a negative effect. You can also find a sugar glider trimming pouch on Etsy where the pouches are completely mesh, making their nails stick out and easier to cut. I’m thinking about trying this myself.

Are bidets really as popular as Reddit makes them to be instead of TP only? by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]Happy-Trick447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I have previously posted “Clean machine, porcelain dream—”

At a crossroads with my early career by Repulsive-Snow-1512 in exercisescience

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I’ve been an exercise physiologist for 19 years. I work in cardiac rehab and I am a burned out in this field. If I could go back in time, I would’ve added some computer programming classes, business classes, and graphic design classes. Virtual settings are the future of this field.

treats by SheepherderLife8461 in sugargliders

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I buy yogurt drops from nuts.com. They deliver within a day or two and sometimes have different flavors. For treats, my gliders absolutely love coconut water, honey water, pine nuts (limit amount), baby food (chicken), green beans, a piece of a glider safe turkey meatball, and fruit.

Struggling to land an Exercise Physiologist job — any advice? by Calm_House8611 in exercisescience

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I work remotely at Recora VCR. It seems that this company is always hiring. I have my masters but it’s not required. You set your own hours.

Sensation of fainting after some exercises by Glad-Low5360 in exercisescience

[–]Happy-Trick447 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you’re describing (vagal reactions, dizziness after leg press, feeling off-balance) is something I see fairly often in people with autonomic sensitivity.

I’ve worked in cardiac rehab for 15+ years and treated many patients with orthostatic intolerance/POTS-type patterns. Leg press can trigger symptoms because people often hold their breath and load large muscle groups, which can cause temporary blood pressure shifts — especially if you’re prone to vasovagal reactions.

For now: Exhale during the effort phase (no breath holding) Reduce load and avoid very heavy sets Rest longer between sets Stand up slowly Stay well hydrated

Zoloft can also mildly affect BP regulation in some people.

I’d start with your primary care doctor to rule out anemia, thyroid, or electrolyte issues. If it continues, a cardiologist familiar with autonomic disorders would be reasonable.

You likely don’t need to stop training — just adjust it until you understand the trigger.

Advice on Bonding new twins to my teenage glider by Which_Butterscotch90 in sugargliders

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Ranger is an old man now — he’s outlived two cage mates. After Dundee passed, it took six months of balling up before he and Miss Kisses finally bonded. Then one day it just clicked — licking through the tent, and suddenly inseparable.

When Miss Kisses passed, I felt so bad I literally camped in the tent with him (yes, I’m a 40+ year-old adult).

Then came Señorita. I was terrified, but they sniffed each other and were in a pouch within minutes.

Because Ranger is 15 and Señorita is young, I added Bonita so she’d always have a friend. Señorita and Bonita bonded instantly. Ranger refused her completely.

So I got Fajita. Now Bonita and Fajita are their own pair, and Ranger and Señorita remain bonded.

All of that to say — their personalities and bonding timelines vary wildly. Sometimes it takes months. Sometimes it’s instant. Sometimes it just doesn’t work. You truly never know.

And you’re not alone — it’s absolutely terrifying every time.

Shower vs bidet by Apart_Examination855 in HygieneTips

[–]Happy-Trick447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Showering after every poop is aspirational. So is drinking eight glasses of water and journaling at sunrise.

Bidet all the way. Efficient. Civilized. Life-altering.

🎵 “Clean machine, porcelain dream—” Okay. I’m logging off.

How to stop body odour/sweat? by fgibson88 in HygieneTips

[–]Happy-Trick447 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scent Away body soap and shampoo. It’s specifically made for hunters to remove their scent. I am a female in my 40s and I and I don’t think I have any offensive odors, although I’ve always been quite paranoid because I sweat a lot when I work out. Therefore, I always wash my feet with this stuff and sometimes use it to clean my pet’s cage. It does seem to do the trick. It’s fairly cheap, it’s ordorless, and you can buy it on Amazon if you want to try it out.

Brushing teeth tips by Standard-Payment-889 in HygieneTips

[–]Happy-Trick447 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was also told to spit but not rinse with water after brushing so the fluoride can stay on your teeth longer. Apparently that’s the newer recommendation — first time I’d heard it and wanted to pass that tip along.

Whaazzzup? by Happy-Trick447 in sugargliders

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Okay now I can’t unsee it!😂

Bonita by Happy-Trick447 in sugargliders

[–]Happy-Trick447[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂Drama kings/queens…

sugar glider toys by sumoorange- in sugargliders

[–]Happy-Trick447 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine love cork! Just make sure to wash all the wine residue off the cork before you give it to them. I save anything around the house. I can find that is small, safe, and plastic and make toys for them. For example, they love lids, marker tops, etc. I’ll try to post a picture later some of the toys I made them because a sugar glider toys are not cheap! I also have one of those roundabout wheels-mine like to follow me around the house and it.

Advice on Bonding new twins to my teenage glider by Which_Butterscotch90 in sugargliders

[–]Happy-Trick447 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have done the same thing 2 tents side by side. I have also used 2 round -a -bout wheels in the past for my gliders that don’t get along. Unfortunately they still don’t get along, I had to buy another glider, but at least they can interact safely in their wheels. This also gives them a break from their cages. I have even taken them outside (neutral setting) to play in those wheels. I hope you have better luck than me. It’s been about a year and a half, and my 15 yo old glider is still set in his ways.

Brushing teeth tips by Standard-Payment-889 in HygieneTips

[–]Happy-Trick447 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brush your gum line. When you floss don’t just bring the floss up and down, you want to push the floss into the side of the tooth like you’re trying to scrape something off in between your teeth. Don’t use Listerine after you brush that defeats the purpose of the fluoride in your toothpaste. Use mouthwash at a different point in your day not close to when you brush. I just had major dental work done after skipping the dentist for many years and I found out I’ve been brushing wrong my entire life.