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Digestalact and Wombaroo are all used. The formula use to start rearing a glider must be usedthroughout the raising period.Table 3: Wombaroo milk formula feeding chart. Reproduced from Burgmann, B.Rees, A. (NATF)11.4 Specific RequirementsWhen first brought in for hand rearing young are often dehydrated. To check for dehydrationpinch the skin at the shoulders. If the skin stays “peaked” for several seconds the animal may bedehydrated. If dehydrated the glider can be given boiled water, with 5 grams (one teaspoon) ofglucose to 100 millilitres of water or 1 gram of electrolyte replacer. Alternatively fluids such asLectade or Pentialyte, an electrolyte replacer (if the animal has diharea), or Glocoden can begiven for a period of up o24 – 48 hours. Unfurred Joeys should be kept moist using sorbelenecream (not with added glycerine) to prevent the skin becoming dry and cracked.11.5 Data RecordingAs many records as possible should be kept including the area the animal was found who foundit and the condition the animal was in when found.38