Tokay Gecko Skin Condition, Please Help. Vet's in local area won't even look at him.

[Buttons]

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Hello everyone, I have been having issues within the last 3 weeks. I've tried everything from contacting multiple vets etc. No one will see him or take him I don't know what is wrong with him and I can't find anything online in regards to this. I've done so much googling like.. I don't know whats wrong but Stitch my Tokay Gecko is having some sort of odd skin issue that's increasingly getting worst. I've followed every single guide like I know for a fact I am not doing anything wrong regarding his housing situation or his food at this point he has been in basically full quarantine as I first thought maybe something in the enclosure is making him sick so all he has right now is a brand new moss ball which I bought for his quarantine and a kind of net hammock thing so he can bask near his UVB/UAV lights etc. His enclosure temps are regulated and monitored by InkBird setups etc. and he has a fogger to help control his humidity etc. I've tried absolutely everything in my power so far for him and even went as far as contacting vets outside of town. The only vet I've found that will see him is 3 hours away and I don't have a car or a way out there right now not to mention the out door temps and such would be to cold to take him out. I thought of taking a train out there to see the vet but with COVID its almost impossible to travel. I have no clue where to turn to. I spoke to my one vet who takes care of all my Crested Gecko things but they refuse to see my Tokay Gecko. I've tried as far as to bribe them. Please anyone help.. I love my geckos every one of them and I don't know what so ever what to do about Stitch.



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[Elizabeth Freer]

When Stitch came to live with you did he have any skin issues?

How is his appetite?

Maybe SSD 1% cream would help his sores? That's called Silver Sulfadiazine 1% cream.

Would the vet who is 3 hours away be willing to treat Stitch via your pictures here?

[Buttons]

I have flamazine cream that is all. Also yes the vet whom is far from my home is willing to look at Stitch but won't quote me on any other prices other then the Exam Fee which is 140 dollars canadian. Although won't give me any advice on photos as I emailed the vet all the photos and explained everything in detail from the texture of the sores etc and the vet is refusing to do anything unless I come in and pay for the exam. Although again the vet isn't disclosing other fee's or prices that may come up like I asked if the vet requires to take a sample to run tests how much does that cost etc and they won't even give me a slight estimate... I've tried absolutely everything so far..

Also as for stitch having issues upon arrival. No this only happened after he shed about 2 weeks ago. It's just been getting worst. At first I thought maybe he just messed up and ripped his shed off a bit more aggressive or something but it seems like that isn't the case. I've done everything I can so far though and I've been keeping an eye on it although at this point I am having to force feed him almost as for the last week now he is losing apatite and strength Like he bit my finger this morning with his little teeth and he barely broke my skin which he would have basically ripped my hand off at this point. Anyways I am going to spend all of tomorrow calling around more and more trying to figure something out but so far I have had absolutely no luck. I attempted to contact a facebook group called Pet Vet Corner and they just said (Did you try to find a vet closer to you) even though I mentioned that none of the local vets will see him.. I am having such a bad week like all I want to do is nurse this guy back to health.

[Elizabeth Freer]

I have flamazine cream that is all. Also yes the vet whom is far from my home is willing to look at Stitch but won't quote me on any other prices other then the Exam Fee which is 140 dollars canadian. Although won't give me any advice on photos as I emailed the vet all the photos and explained everything in detail from the texture of the sores etc and the vet is refusing to do anything unless I come in and pay for the exam. Although again the vet isn't disclosing other fee's or prices that may come up like I asked if the vet requires to take a sample to run tests how much does that cost etc and they won't even give me a slight estimate... I've tried absolutely everything so far..

Also as for stitch having issues upon arrival. No this only happened after he shed about 2 weeks ago. It's just been getting worst. At first I thought maybe he just messed up and ripped his shed off a bit more aggressive or something but it seems like that isn't the case. I've done everything I can so far though and I've been keeping an eye on it although at this point I am having to force feed him almost as for the last week now he is losing apatite and strength Like he bit my finger this morning with his little teeth and he barely broke my skin which he would have basically ripped my hand off at this point. Anyways I am going to spend all of tomorrow calling around more and more trying to figure something out but so far I have had absolutely no luck. I attempted to contact a facebook group called Pet Vet Corner and they just said (Did you try to find a vet closer to you) even though I mentioned that none of the local vets will see him.. I am having such a bad week like all I want to do is nurse this guy back to health.

I'm so sorry for you and Stitch. It's really, really, frustrating when one tries repeatedly, but only meets dead ends.

Please remember your total success with your young crestie Buttons. You turned him around from injured to totally recovered with your methods!

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I found a vet just extremely over priced sadly, I am going to hit up the pawn shop today and see to it that Stitch gets some sort of medical aid within the week. I know the vet is 100% over charging me because of the begging I did over the phone but at this point I don't care I just want my little guy to be healthy. I'll post an update the moment I have one.