my leo hasnt pooped in about a week and is lethargic...

[Yoshi'smom]

Glad to hear it's not gout! MBD is treatable so I'm hoping she makes a speedy recovery.

 

[schaffier58]

Update : so ive been feeding her calcium glubionate, and also trying to get her to eat a full 3mls of carnivore care which is alot more than the last vet recommended for my other leo. i think she just decided that much to try and pack weight back on her? Her xrays didnt look so hot but im doing everything i can to make her healthy again shes even eating the carni care off her little nose

 

[Yoshi'smom]

I once had to hand feed carnivore care to a leo. When they take it well, it's always uplifting. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[JessJohnson87]

That stuff must be like liquid gold, every leo that I've seen that has to be on it, loves it.

 

[schaffier58]

Well the first couple times i had fo force feed her and i hate doing that because of how brittle she must be from that damn mbd... its nerve racking trying to pry her little mouth open and keep her from wiggling and thrashing. So it was a great sight and relief watching her eat as much as she did . Im going to get her another app in a week or so to see her recovery rate. Once again i appreciate all the information and kind words from you all

 

[schaffier58]

And i just aeen her poop all on her own , poo and urate! Im gunna get her through this damn mbd i swear >

 

[JessJohnson87]

She will pull through, it will take a little time with the calcium and carnivore care.

 

[schaffier58]

Yeah i hear ya, i just wish i would have caught it the first time i went to the vet with both my leos. The vet told me she was in healthy shape decpite her enlarged knee at the time. but now i have a vet that knows what shes talking about and has had geckos herself for years.

 

[JessJohnson87]

I'm so glad that the website I gave you helped you find a great vet! They are hard to come by since it takes so much more effort to become an exotics vet. This was a learning curve and now you know what to look for and everything.

 

[schaffier58]

It sure did and i cant thank you enough. All of her costs are even cheaper

 

[schaffier58]

 

[schaffier58]

Update : so she puked up her food from yesterday but also pooped. I'm wondering if i just tried feeding her to much. It just looks like a little ball of carnicare but the front looks like a possible meal worm. Little bugger must have escaped his dish above my cage. None the less it doesn't look healthy. . Luckily i got an appointment this Tuesday.

 

[JessJohnson87]

I would save that and any poop she has left as a present to take with you. She could've been full, try to slow down on the frequency of it and see if that helps.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

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I know this is not what you intended. Stand back and take a distant look at the paper towel shape. At first glance it reminds me of a leo head with an eye!


PS: There's no need to cover all the tiles with paper towels. Just leave a folded paper towel in the poop corner if you wish.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Well the first couple times i had fo force feed her and i hate doing that because of how brittle she must be from that damn mbd... its nerve racking trying to pry her little mouth open and keep her from wiggling and thrashing. So it was a great sight and relief watching her eat as much as she did . Im going to get her another app in a week or so to see her recovery rate. Once again i appreciate all the information and kind words from you all

 

[schaffier58]

I wish my gecko would be as cooperative as the ones in that video haha. She doesnt seem to wanna open her mouth from rubbing the sides of her mouth :/

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

I wish my gecko would be as cooperative as the ones in that video haha. She doesnt seem to wanna open her mouth from rubbing the sides of her mouth :/

Have you tried brushing your finger along her lips?

It's frustrating, I know. When my vet does it, it works right away. It seems sooooooooo easy. :/

 

[JessJohnson87]

You can try putting a bit of the carnivore care on your finger and putting it on her mouth, she might lick it off. Sometimes they will go on hunger strikes, just have to keep trying =/

 

[schaffier58]

Update : she gained 5 grams She does seem to have infections around her joints the vet actually extracted some and gecko puss is thick and chunky. Weird. But anyways i got her on antibiotics now too so hopefully the infection hasnt made it to her bloodstream.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Update : she gained 5 grams She does seem to have infections around her joints the vet actually extracted some and gecko puss is thick and chunky. Weird. But anyways i got her on antibiotics now too so hopefully the infection hasnt made it to her bloodstream.

:cheer: on the 5 gram gain!

That's very interesting. What type infections?

Which antibiotic did your vet prescribe?

My fingers are crossed for her improvement.