Banfield?

Cuppencake

Cuppencake

New member
Hey I need to take blue to the vet but they require a four hour drop off? Any reviews on them? I guess I feel kind of uncomfortable bc he's so little..

Edit: I couldn't get him to eat before.. So

I fed blue.. I had to dip the worms in calcium powder and once he started licking the powder up he ate 10 of them.. It gives me hope he'll be okay til I can get him to a vet..

AS AN EDIT!
Okay so.. I noticed today that he looks pale. He just shed a week ago and he's shedding again? Is tha normal? His eyes still look the same and he seemed more responsive for food but I noticed puss. I'm scheduling an appointment tomorrow but don't get paid until friday. Do you think it'll be okay? I'm kind of freaking out. That's my baby :(
 
Last edited:
Tokaybyt

Tokaybyt

New member
As a former PetSmart employee (Banfield typically shares store space with PetSmarts), the Banfields I've dealt with typically only specialize in dogs and cats, thus the 4 hour drop off which may be due to sheer volume of patient scheduling. The 1 location that did have an exotics vet, the vet was more knowledgeable on pocket pets (hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc) and birds than they were on reptiles. I'd honestly try to find an actual exotics vet over a corporate clinic like Banfield. While Banfield can provide quality care, again most I've dealt with are not versed in exotics medicine.
 
Cuppencake

Cuppencake

New member
I called in an asked them if they do geckos, and they said yeah but they'll charge me 50$ my neighbor owns some Chinese dragons and turtles and reccomended a local vet but yeah I'll probably look into an exotic vet bc I'd rather have him under the care of someone who knows what their doing
 
Russellm0704

Russellm0704

Member
I also do not recommend Banfield. I used them for their affordable puppy wellness plan. I wasn't really happy with the overall care. They seemed clueless a lot of the times when it came to puppies. Therefore I would put 0 trust in Banfield with reptiles! I know it can be hard to find a good exotics vet sometimes though.
 
amsdadtodd

amsdadtodd

New member
finding exotics vets can be tough, and finding one you're comfortable with is even tougher. Perhaps if you say what city you're in or near, someone can make a recommendation?

Todd
 
Cuppencake

Cuppencake

New member
I live in Panama City florida. And so far I've found one 30 mins away. One of their main doctors has per snakes and lizards so I would hope he knows what he's doing. I don't have to drop off my baby so that make me happy.
They were very nice over the phone. I've had about 3 different hospitals refer me to them. I feel alittle more comfortable with the fact I can stay with him. The cost is alittle more it it's definitely worth it. I have a bad feeling he's permanently blind buthe was fine two days ago.. My friend told me I should get some repta rinse but I can't find any in store anywhere :(
 
Cuppencake

Cuppencake

New member
If he is blind? Would it be too difficult to feed him? I was watching videos on how to feed blind geckos. But how exactly would he find / drink the water in his cage?
 
amsdadtodd

amsdadtodd

New member
What makes you think he's blind now?
Many folks on here have reported that they have blind gecko's so it's not at all a unique problem. I don't have the answer to the water question, but if the enclosure isn't overly large, and the water dish is large enough, it shouldn't be too difficult.

Todd
 
Cuppencake

Cuppencake

New member
Because when I tried to feed him I have to rub the good against his mouth for him to ever notice it's there. He bumps into things and panicks when I make sounds. :(
 
amsdadtodd

amsdadtodd

New member
let's hope that's a temporary situation then... If nothing else though, it's time to get to the vet!

For what it's worth, one of my females occasionally needs that kind of alert for food, and I'm sure she is not blind.

Todd
 
Cuppencake

Cuppencake

New member
Yeah but he's always been a good feeder. Currently trying I get the money I get paid Friday so that's probably when I'll tAke him. Should I pack him a certain way for travel bc the vet is Atleast 30 mins away and it'll be an hour appointment
 
amsdadtodd

amsdadtodd

New member
Well, for that long of a trip, I would use a small cooler or styrofoam shipping container. It may help to have a bag of beans or marbles or even rocks, heated to about a 88 degrees to keep in the cooler. Then, put your pet in a small tupperware container with several holes poked in the lid and a paper towel on the bottom. Put this container in the cooler, among the beans, or rocks, or marbles, and close the top. I usually pop the top a few times for air, just in case, but it's really not necessary.

Todd
 
amsdadtodd

amsdadtodd

New member
I would put them in a waterproof plastic bag, seal it and soak in hot water, squeezing the bag occasionally so the beans heat up uniformly. It really should take very long, just be careful not to get them too warm, they just need to be about 88 degrees.

Todd
 
amsdadtodd

amsdadtodd

New member
I'm not sure what you mean by regular thermometer, but if you have the remote probe thermometer that is most recommended on here, that would be great. I also use an IR wand thermometer which I trust. Basically, if you trust it to read your pet, it should work for the beans!

Todd
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top