Diana wrote:
Hi!That is why we are here! :)
I have been "browsing" this list for a while, but never posted anything myself. I've been impressed with the amount of information I have seen passed around here, though, and decided to post my recent problem.
He's pretty bad from the pix.I purchased a Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) from Petland Discounts about a month ago. He was starved/dehydrated beyond anything I have ever seen.
He's been to the vet, and everything has checked out ok.Was the gecko given a fecal exam which looked for crypto too? If the gecko has crypto meds don't work very well.
I would get a second fecal done in a couple weeks now that more poop is coming out!
So true!Our only option was to force feed him and hope for the best.
I would get some of Dr. Susan Donoghue's insectivore stress mix (blanking on what she calls the stuff). I have had good luck with it in rehab. UC Davis vet hospital also uses it, you first mix it with water and administer it the way you are doing. You can get it here: www.herpnutrition.com. 2cc sounds kinda low, I would go up another cc minimally. What does everyone else think?We started out feeding turkey baby food and pedialite. Then we switched to a "bug slurry", mealworms and waxworms blended into strawberry boost. He's fed 2cc's every night. He started out at 13 grams, and has now dropped to 9.6 grams. When we first got him home he slowly became more active, but now he has returned to his original state, never moving from his moist hide. He's even begun to defecate in there. I would like for him to have the best chance possible, and I am looking for alternatives to get him back on his feet and eating on his own. If anyone can lend a suggestion or some advice it would be greatly appreciated. I have posted a picture of him on my website if it will help.
http://www.bronxprincess.com/luckypics.htm
Correct temps are critical here for this gecko to give him a chance to digest properly. Non-scientifically enough I find some of these guys make it back from this state if you don't give up on them and talk to them in addition to the husbandry support. I also make point of putting them where they can see me if they want.
You are very welcome. I must say you have a big heart to take on this guy! He is indeed very lucky!! Let us know if you have any questions and how he is doing.Thanks! Diana
Julie Bergman
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