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Gibbons that need a little more TLC

The Gibbon Center Spends about $12,000 a year on medical costs. This includes medicine & test for gibbons with ongoing issues as well as ​unexpected illnesses or injuries. To continue to provide this ongoing care we need to bring in a steady stream of $1,000 a month. We are thankful for all our Gibbon Guardians but we still need more support.  Please read a little about our high priority gibbons and consider becoming a monthly donor.
SHELBY 
Shelby is a handsome gibbon with a very strong personality.  Currently Shelby is keeping the staff busy figuring out new ways to medicate him.  He was recently diagnosed with diabetes and arthritis.  He is taking medication for his diabetes however we are working with him to train him for a voluntary blood sugar check.  His arthritis required immediate surgery and provided a tremendous relief.  While generally easy going, he lets us know the second we do something he doesn’t approve of, with either a swat or a kick followed by an intense stare. 
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IVAN
​Ivan is the oldest gibbon at the Gibbon Center.  While he is often sweet, he can also act like a grumpy old man, grabbing keepers if they hand him something that he doesn’t want.  We noticed a few years ago that he was using his hands to help him walk, so the vet prescribed a medication for arthritis and is now moving around comfortably.  He is also mildly diabetic and is currently on a limited diet to maintain his blood sugar.  All this really means is that he can’t have banana or apple everyday.  He still enjoys papaya and other less sugary fruit.  He is distinguished by a large, expressive mouth.  
VIOLET 
Violet is our poster child for unexpected accidents.  She has been in the hospital several times for different reasons starting at a couple years old.  We are adding her here to acknowledge that sometimes accidents happen no matter how much we prepare.  
GENERAL COSTS 
In House Physical 
Performed by Staff, Volunteer Vet, Vet Students 
Samples sent out for 
Bloodwork - $120
Fecal - $130
Blood & Fecal - $230
Bandage change 
 
Hospital Visit
Exotic Exam $118
Radiograph $260
Injection $56-$69 (may need a combination of injections per procedure of batril, prednisone, cerenia, metacaom, convenia, pen g)
Bandage Application $47
Iv + Fluids $138
Anesthesia Iso $169
Local Anesthesia $88
Wound Care $200-$400
Recheck (without bandage or injection) $20
Ultrasound 
Visits can range from $100-$800

Medication
Metacam 
Metrondiazole 
Tramadole 
Trazadone

Supplements
Probiotics
Vitamins
Glucosamine

Gibbon Guardians
Receive as a Thank You

Gibbon Guardians that give $5 Monthly 
will get a footprint card at the end of the year with medical
information about a gibbon.
 Gibbon Guardians that give $10 Monthly
will get a footprint card & 4x6 photo at the end of the year with medical
information about a gibbon.
Gibbon Guardians that give $15 Monthly
will get a footprint & 5x7 photo to display at the end of the year with medical
information about a gibbon.​
Gibbon Guardians that give $20 Monthly
will get an original footprint & 5x7 photo at the end of the year with medical
information about a gibbon.

Gibbon Guardians 
Monthly Donors

Alan Grulich
Alison Dixon
Angel Griesel
Charles F Wada
Chrystal Ratino-Wilson
Jane Clinkert
Jeff and Natalie Copra Dokken
Joseph A Salgado 
Mayrene Ryan
Michael Forwood 
Neta Ambar
Sara L Minsavage
Scott Basey
Tanya and Maria Tassi