cough

[rookie]

When I was trying to feed my veiled chameleon today, i noticed that she seemed to cough twice. I had to gently pry her mouth open (as usual) to begin feeding and then she ate 10 crickets without any trouble. What could make the chameleon cough?

 

[Elizadolots]

Hi! Welcome...

Why do you have to force feed your chameleon?

As far as I know there's only one thing that makes a chameleon cough: a respiratory infection. That would really want to be seen by a vet.

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[kinyonga]

Is this the same chameleon you said is closing its eyes?
Did you take it to a vet yet?? If its now coughing as well then its obviously getting worse. They can go down hill fast and die.

 

[rookie]

yes, its the same chameleon. i have asked the 2 vets in my area and they don't treat reptiles or any exotic pets. i live in the country and checked within a 60 mile radius for vets and had no luck. is there anything I can give the cham thats OTC for a uri?

 

[carol5208]

yes, its the same chameleon. i have asked the 2 vets in my area and they don't treat reptiles or any exotic pets. i live in the country and checked within a 60 mile radius for vets and had no luck. is there anything I can give the cham thats OTC for a uri?

honestly, you need to make the trip and have your cham seen by a vet.

 

[Elizadolots]

Does any of the vets treat birds? Would one be willing to consult with a vet with reptile experience?