Adult leo - strange fecal matter?

[NeoLeo87]

Hello again everyone,

I'm posting in regards to my 15~ year old "snow mack" leo, named Gabby. For the last five days, Gabby wasn't eating. Usually he eats two crickets every other day, but for some reason he seemed lethargic, with total lack of interest - even disdain - for crickets.

When he finally defecated, I couldn't help but notice his fecal matter was a little "different" from usual. I have attached a picture for reference.



My main question here is: Did any big changes to Gabby's lifestyle affect this? For the first time in 10 years, he has transitioned from sand to carpet substrate, has a UTH below his warm side of the tank, and been introduced to multivitamin supplement. Before then, Gabby has been on sand, never had UTH, and only given calcium with D3 as a supplement.

Now I KNOW this is terrible, but Gabby thrived to be quite healthy regardless. Since buying a new baby leo, I've educated myself to offer the best husbandry for my pets.

So...am I being paranoid, or is there any concern I should have here or otherwise? I realize I haven't laid out all specs for his living situation, but I will do my best to answer any questions that could help resolve this issue.

 

[JIMI]

Those symptoms do seem concerning, you might want to take him in for a check up with the vet and have a fecal sample tested for parasites to be on the safe side. I do think that it is a possibility that such a sudden change in his environment may cause some stress, thus weakening his immune system and making him more vulnerable to illness. Perhaps even the sudden heavy dusting of multivitamin (read this on your other thread) may have given him an upset stomach. Only time and a vet visit will tell. Good luck with your leo!

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Let's continue on your other thread so we are not chasing multiple threads.