Leopard gecko not eating- possibly ovulation?

[Meaningoflife42]

She made another poop- similar and slightly worse than the others. Hopefully she's just cleansing her system at this point and that leaves soon. Before I can do a complete resanitizatization, hopefully just using wet paper towels to wipe it down will do.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Good wishes for Pinky's complete recovery, Meaningoflife42!

 

[Completeleopard]

Glad that you have found the diagnosis! I would say that just using water won't do, use very hot water, this is the only way to kill germs , using cold water and making it cool and moist will only increase the germs and make them thrive ! Good luck!

P.S don't burn yourself!

 

[Meaningoflife42]

Yeah, I meant temporarily. I'll use hot water on Friday when I can devote more time to her.
EDIT: attempted to feed but no avail today, hopefully just temporary. Maybe I'll try one waxie to jump start her- worked before.

 

[Completeleopard]

You could try a wax worm just be careful with them they are very fatty and not good for leos, don't give too many else they won't want to eat anything else.

 

[Meaningoflife42]

I think the panacur may have killed Pinky's gut bacteria, if this is the case, could I use acidophilus and how much?

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

I think the panacur may have killed Pinky's gut bacteria, if this is the case, could I use acidophilus and how much?

I don't know about acidophilus at all. Perhaps the vet can advise, Meaningofife42?

 

[cricket4u]

I think the panacur may have killed Pinky's gut bacteria, if this is the case, could I use acidophilus and how much?

I think the panacur may have killed Pinky's gut bacteria,

Very unlikely that you have witnessed any side effects. What makes you think and say this?

killed Pinky's gut bacteria

Anyway, I really want to hear what the vet says in regards to the acidophilus.;-) Her exact words and everything she says please.

 

[Meaningoflife42]

I just heard that panacur may kill the gut bacteria and that acidophilus (a probiotic) could be used in the "slurry." I probably won't bother with it but if she is not eating by the end of the weekend, I will ask the vet to advise. See this article for detail: http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/forums/lizards/921096-worming-leo-panacur.html. If this is not the best idea, what reptile probiotic do you recommend? Basically, I believe panacur may not be an antibiotic and that the people who are saying this have no idea, but just kinda worried as she has not regained her appetite yet.

 

[cricket4u]

I'm not sure what you're referring to when you mention a slurry?

what reptile probiotic do you recommend?

I do not recommend any. Type probiotic into search for previous discussions and opinions. Most importantly, please as the vet.

I believe panacur may not be an antibiotic

Correct it's an anthelmintic.

and that the people who are saying this have no idea

What's new. This is how so many people's leos get in trouble.

Unfortunately, I have not gotten a thermostat as money is tight yet but I got her temps under control for the meantime

It is very important to make this correction. It can always be the cause or at least related to the cause of her lack of appetite.

 

[Meaningoflife42]

I probably won't deal with the probiotic and will just hope she'll start eating on her own- if she continues to not eat, I'll call a vet. I'll see if I can get enough money to get the thermostat. Is it safe to leave pure calcium in the cage? By slurry I meant the "mealworm milkshake" by golden gate geckos.

 

[Meaningoflife42]

UPDATE: did a tank sanitization and bought a hydrofarm thermostat. What's the best way to keep the probe from interfering with Pinky? Also, any tips on jump starting her hunger?

 

[JIMI]

Hornworms are likely to entice her appetite. Perhaps you can find some at a local exotics pet store and give them a try. They should be the smallest size. As for the probe, it should be placed directly over the heat mat underneath the warm-dry hide. To secure it, I use durable clear masking tape and tape the wire directly to the tile. You'll want to compare the readings from the thermostat with another reliable thermometer or temp gun, so as to make sure that it is not defective. Good luck

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

I probably won't deal with the probiotic and will just hope she'll start eating on her own- if she continues to not eat, I'll call a vet. I'll see if I can get enough money to get the thermostat. Is it safe to leave pure calcium in the cage? By slurry I meant the "mealworm milkshake" by golden gate geckos.

Best not to leave any supplement in the enclosure 24/7. Did you already find posts #22 and #48 written by mod Hilde immediately following the Basic Leo Guidelines?

:banana: on your Hydrofarm thermostat order! Tape the Hydrofarm's probe to the probe of a separate digital thermometer to verify. Place both probes on the floor of the warm DRY hide. I leave the probes in place in my leo's warm dry hide all the time.

For a vet's comments on Golden Gate Geckos' slurry check post #53 again following the Leo Care Sheet.

Hope you can get hornworms. If she will not eat hornworms, use the Oxbow's Carnivore Care you already have.

Click: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...feeding-issues/68585-hornworm-guidelines.html

 

[Meaningoflife42]

Best not to leave any supplement in the enclosure 24/7. Did you already find posts #22 and #48 written by mod Hilde immediately following the Basic Leo Guidelines?

:banana: on your Hydrofarm thermostat order! Tape the Hydrofarm's probe to the probe of a separate digital thermometer to verify. Place both probes on the floor of the warm DRY hide. I leave the probes in place in my leo's warm dry hide all the time.

For a vet's comments on Golden Gate Geckos' slurry check post #53 again following the Leo Care Sheet.

Hope you can get hornworms. If she will not eat hornworms, use the Oxbow's Carnivore Care you already have.

Click: http://www.geckosunlimited.com/comm...feeding-issues/68585-hornworm-guidelines.html

Sorry, forgot about those posts. I also was not planning to make the slurry, just mentioning it. Finally, I've overstayed my parent's gecko tolerance recently with all the requests, but if I am at a position to ask, I will try hornworms. Anyone who used panacur noticing that your geckos do not eat following it?

 

[Meaningoflife42]

She had a much more normal poop with no greeness probably due to the carnivore care.

 

[Meaningoflife42]

On the off chance that I am permitted to get Pinky some food, where would you recommend? If she likes them, any places where I can get small amounts of phoenix worms?

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Order a trial cup of the largest genuine Phoenix worms to see what Pinky thinks:
The Phoenix Worm Store Home Page

The largest Phoenix worms are about 3/4 inch and should be kept about 55 F. However, another GU member kept them in her son's room and they were fine.

I have ordered the smallest hornworms from Great Lakes Hornworms. Be sure to have a Playmate-type cooler with a couple picnic-type reusable ice packs ready to keep the hornworms at 55F. Otherwise very soon they become humongeous! Be sure to ask Great Lakes Hornworms to send enough food in the hornworm container to last about one month.
https://www.google.com/search?q=gre...l4.16058j0j8&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=0&ie=UTF-8

For hornworms and reptiworms (type of Phoenix worm):
http://www.mulberryfarms.com/

 

[Meaningoflife42]

Got her heater- good thing too as I noticed some temps as high as 115 degrees! Poor husbandry on my part, but she's been in the same conditions for a long time so she probably did not stop eating because of this. At least I fixed it. Also, she is getting a bit more receptive to the syringe feeding.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Got her heater- good thing too as I noticed some temps as high as 115 degrees! Poor husbandry on my part, but she's been in the same conditions for a long time so she probably did not stop eating because of this. At least I fixed it. Also, she is getting a bit more receptive to the syringe feeding.

You mean, the Hydrofarm thermostat arrived? I hope that Pinky is more comfortable now.

WOW, 115*F! Glad you discovered this!!!

Have you been able to tape the probe of a regular digital thermometer to the Hydrofarm's probe? Where did you place both probes?

Nice to hear Pinky is getting more accustomed to the syringe feeding.