IggysMomma16
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Need advice on pregnant and malnourished gecko- UPDATE!!!!
Ok, on Friday I rescued a female and male leopard gecko. The person who had them previously was keeping both together. The male is in good health but the female is severly malnourished and has suffered a serious case of MBD.Well I took a look at her today and realized she is pregnant,the eggs are approx. 1/2 inch long. She is fully grown and weighs a measly 31 grams. Her tail is thin and her arms are severely bent from the MBD. My question is how can I help her gain some weight before she lays the eggs. She's been eating superworms maybe 2 a day and 2 waxworms a day plus I have her on Repta-Aid. She's not a big eater and I'm really worried about her. I am also worried the eggs are going to drain her and cause her MBD to flare up again. Her food is dusted with vitamin and calcium supplements daily. Any advice would be greatly appreciated,thank you!
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She is doing great now, as I posted earlier she was not pregnant but has an intestinal infection and a stone in her colon. She's been on meds since Tuesday for the infection, parasites and a med to help her keep her food down. Her CBC did show a higher number of white blood cells so we are continuing with the antibiotics.When she was weighed on Tuesday she was only 31 grams, she now weighs 45 GRAMS:yahoo:!!! Thats 14 grams in 4 days!!!! She's gotten her fight back and fights me tooth and nail to take her meds lol! She is still being force fed as my vet recomended that until the middle of next week or until she starts eating on her own. Just thought I would let everyone know how she is holding up!Thanks!
Ok, on Friday I rescued a female and male leopard gecko. The person who had them previously was keeping both together. The male is in good health but the female is severly malnourished and has suffered a serious case of MBD.Well I took a look at her today and realized she is pregnant,the eggs are approx. 1/2 inch long. She is fully grown and weighs a measly 31 grams. Her tail is thin and her arms are severely bent from the MBD. My question is how can I help her gain some weight before she lays the eggs. She's been eating superworms maybe 2 a day and 2 waxworms a day plus I have her on Repta-Aid. She's not a big eater and I'm really worried about her. I am also worried the eggs are going to drain her and cause her MBD to flare up again. Her food is dusted with vitamin and calcium supplements daily. Any advice would be greatly appreciated,thank you!
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She is doing great now, as I posted earlier she was not pregnant but has an intestinal infection and a stone in her colon. She's been on meds since Tuesday for the infection, parasites and a med to help her keep her food down. Her CBC did show a higher number of white blood cells so we are continuing with the antibiotics.When she was weighed on Tuesday she was only 31 grams, she now weighs 45 GRAMS:yahoo:!!! Thats 14 grams in 4 days!!!! She's gotten her fight back and fights me tooth and nail to take her meds lol! She is still being force fed as my vet recomended that until the middle of next week or until she starts eating on her own. Just thought I would let everyone know how she is holding up!Thanks!
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