[Jace]

I have read thru several threads and just can't seem to find exactly what I am looking for, so if this is a repeat question, I do apologize.

I am looking for an easy, homemade receipe that is nutritious to feed to a leopard gecko where I work who is going thru a rough patch and not eating either mealworms or crickets. I have tried human baby food (chicken), and while she licks it off my finger, I am worried this is not enough to keep her sustained while we try and help her. I have heard of a paste that is available on the market, but I have been unable to find it where I am. Any suggestions or homemade solutions would be greatly appreciated.

As well, she had her first bowel movement in several days, and seems to have suffered a prolapse. She is being taken to a vet ASAP, but it being Sunday, is there anything we can do for her tonight that will help her and increase her chances of making it thru this? Thanks in advance!

[Hilde]

There's a recipe that's pretty good at Golden Gate Geckos - Information - scroll down a bit to "Golden Gate Geckos Slurry"

[Elizabeth Freer]

Are there any ER vets in your area?

There is a short recent thread in the leo subforum about someone successfully massaging a prolapse for a short while with vaseline. Maybe KY jelly---check the ingredients. Don't want to use neosporin because of the chance it could get ingested. Click here: Successful recovery of hemipenal prolapse with massaging & vaseline!

You need to keep the area moist and the gecko on (damp ?) paper towels right now to prevent any chance of infection.

[Elizabeth Freer]

Jace ~

You can also try Jump Start mixed with a/d diet available from a vet's.

Feeding, Substrate, & Heating Recommendations from longtime GU member Allee Toler who has bred many leos and rescued many as well:
"If they're just not eating, Zilla makes a great calorie supplement and appetite stimulator called Jump Start. With it she can get them to pass feces to get a fecal done on at least one. Since all three are sick all three will most likely have the same issues. Again I can't see the thread or reply due to my phone so the info is basic info based on just rescuing emaciated geckos. The one rescue I have right now has only one eye after having shed stuck for nearly six months and was entirely emaciated. Jump Start and syringed a/d canned dog food brought her weight back. Still battling a double eye infection. But Jump Start mixed with a/d is what I'd suggest to regain appetite and weight. The a/d is also something like 70% moisture so it'll hydrate them. A/d can be bought at a vets."

"Slate tile is best always. For sick geckos paper towel is best so you can see the feces better and keep the tank clean. Geckos who need appetite stimulation should be around 95f on the warm side. Warmer temps increase appetite."

[Jace]

Thank you very much. I did go up to work and suggest keeping her on moist paper towels for now. I will look into the suggestions for food; it's something we should have available should other geckos have similar feeding issues.

And no, we do not have an ER vet in our area who deal with reptiles. Unfortunately, the only vet in town who will even touch reptiles is not a certified reptile vet, but we work with what we have. I have never seen a gecko with such issues (I have two healthy ones at home and have never had issues with either one of mine-knock on wood) and my heart breaks to see her struggle. Thanks again for your advice and help.

[Elizabeth Freer]

You are welcome, Jace. Please keep GU updated.