Infection? Hard lump behind front leg?
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Elizabeth Freer
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Update! Oreo is still eating fine, and is back up to his original weight, if not more. Unfortunately the fungus has come back though, and it's a bump under his skin. It's pretty big already
Oh my goodness! I wonder why Oreo is so susceptible to this fungus. Does your vet have any ideas?
I'm glad to hear that he's gained his weight back and that he has a good appetite! :cheer:
6duckie6
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He thinks it might be genetics.
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Elizabeth Freer
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6duckie6
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I'm very sorry, Oreo.
Is the second fungus growing?
Yes, unfortunately.
6duckie6
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An update, perhaps the final one.
We have finally figured out what is going on with Oreo. After two more of those growths appeared and grew, Oreo decided he didn't like them and ripped them off. Again.
After sending these lumps in for a biopsy, we got an answer to what these were. Turns out they're a bacterial infection-like thing called Bacterial Granuloma, and not a fungus at all. It's a genetic issue, a problem with Oreo himself. We can go in if it starts up again, and there are some things we can do to get it to fall out before it becomes too big, but there is no way to prevent it from happening in the first place. It hasn't been coming back for awhile though, so I'm hoping for the best!
Another gecko mentioned in this humungous thread, Spotty, has some problems though.
She was up in my brother's room, and he didn't feed her or hold her right and I ended up having to do everything. Since she wasn't downstairs with my other geckos, often times I wouldn't be able to feed her...she grew much too skinny for my liking. We moved her downstairs, and now she's getting food and good attention regularly. I did, however, notice something wrong with her back legs. Not going to go into too much detail, but our doctor thinks it's Lymphedema caused by a heart problem.
Wishing for the best!
We have finally figured out what is going on with Oreo. After two more of those growths appeared and grew, Oreo decided he didn't like them and ripped them off. Again.
After sending these lumps in for a biopsy, we got an answer to what these were. Turns out they're a bacterial infection-like thing called Bacterial Granuloma, and not a fungus at all. It's a genetic issue, a problem with Oreo himself. We can go in if it starts up again, and there are some things we can do to get it to fall out before it becomes too big, but there is no way to prevent it from happening in the first place. It hasn't been coming back for awhile though, so I'm hoping for the best!
Another gecko mentioned in this humungous thread, Spotty, has some problems though.
She was up in my brother's room, and he didn't feed her or hold her right and I ended up having to do everything. Since she wasn't downstairs with my other geckos, often times I wouldn't be able to feed her...she grew much too skinny for my liking. We moved her downstairs, and now she's getting food and good attention regularly. I did, however, notice something wrong with her back legs. Not going to go into too much detail, but our doctor thinks it's Lymphedema caused by a heart problem.
Wishing for the best!
Elizabeth Freer
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There's never a dull moment! :yikes:
Oreo is really tough! It must be somewhat comforting after all this time to finally have the Bacterial Granuloma diagnosis. Hopefully those granulomas will stay away at least for a while.
Is Spotty gaining weight now?
I send good wishes for them both.
Oreo is really tough! It must be somewhat comforting after all this time to finally have the Bacterial Granuloma diagnosis.
Hopefully those granulomas will stay away at least for a while.6ducky6 said:
Is Spotty gaining weight now?
I send good wishes for them both.
6duckie6
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There's never a dull moment! :yikes:
Oreo is really tough! It must be somewhat comforting after all this time to finally have the Bacterial Granuloma diagnosis.
Is Spotty gaining weight now?
I send good wishes for them both.
Yep, Spotty's gaining weight again. She's such a nice gecko!
6duckie6
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Hey. It's been awhile.
While checking up on him tonight, I discovered that Oreo's fungus is back after several years. He can't get the shed off of his foot due to it.
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(the hole is from the previous mass that he ripped out)
He's seemingly doing fine otherwise. Great appetite, feisty as ever. I don't know why it's come back like this or what we should do. Last time the doctor couldn't really do much... advice?
While checking up on him tonight, I discovered that Oreo's fungus is back after several years. He can't get the shed off of his foot due to it.
View attachment 48299
(the hole is from the previous mass that he ripped out)
He's seemingly doing fine otherwise. Great appetite, feisty as ever. I don't know why it's come back like this or what we should do. Last time the doctor couldn't really do much... advice?
6duckie6
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Yes, my mistake, it's been awhile. :?
We are going to take him to the vet in a week or so. I'm sure the doctor will be happy to see his feisty butt again :lol:
Elizabeth Freer
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Good wishes for Oreo's upcoming vet visit. Please keep us posted.
Elizabeth Freer
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Thanks so much for Oreo's surgery. :cheer:
Here's to a long, rewarding, life for him!
6duckie6
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A bit of a sad update. Oreo has been declining pretty rapidly. The granuloma has come back in two different places, there seems to be a lump near his throat and he has been refusing to eat for well over a month. He's very weak and unfortunately I don't think he will be able to bounce back from this.
Thank you guys for all your help, I've had many great years together with this little fighter.
Thank you guys for all your help, I've had many great years together with this little fighter.
Elizabeth Freer
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You and Oreo are very welcome.
GU was having major server problems earlier today. Nothing I did let me get through to post all day long.
I'm so sorry to hear this, 6duckie6. You've been through thick and thin with Oreo. Every time he seemed to rally. I really am sorry it's different this time. Oreo HAS been quite a fighter throughout the years.
6duckie6
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Thank you especially for being here from the start and offering support and suggestions, Elizabeth.
Oreo passed away this morning. I've wrapped him nicely in some paper towels and placed him in a small box I'll bury soon.
He was a hardy little fellow and I think most others would have croaked some time ago. I'm happy to have given him the best life he could've had.
Thank you for being awesome, Oreo. Love you, and rest in peace.
He was a hardy little fellow and I think most others would have croaked some time ago. I'm happy to have given him the best life he could've had.
Thank you for being awesome, Oreo. Love you, and rest in peace.
Elizabeth Freer
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Your very welcome, 6duckie6. You did give Oreo the best of lives on earth! And . . . . . . now you're bravely remembering his spirit.
Rest in paradise, Oreo. Most unfortunately it's time.