for those who have experienced coccidia

[EmilioPichardo]

Hi guys i will like to know how did it go, how did you get rid of it, what process did your vet take with you, what is the best way to prevent it, what type of med did you give to your cham, did your cham ever had problems shooting out his tongue? how bad did it get? inform me about your experience i will like to learn more about this now that im going thru this with my boy and we are fighting it hard ... And maybe other people can read the thread and be alert and learn a bit more of how to be alert and cautious about this bacteria.
Thnxxxx

 

[EmilioPichardo]

and btw some good news when i went to give him his meds i noticed he's going to shed today at least something good

 

[jannb]

I gave you two really good links to threads about coccidia in your vet thread.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/chameleons-coccidia-ponazuril-offers-new-hope-16409/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-cleaning-need-advice-tips-please-42444/

My male veiled Luie has coccidia twice several years back. I find the clean up the hardest part. I am one of the most meticulous people you could ever meet and did the most thorough cleaning you could ever imagine and he still somehow picked it back up.

Some other good threads.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-60687/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-56319/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-parasite-info-61183/

 

[EmilioPichardo]

I gave you two really good links to threads about coccidia in your vet thread.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/chameleons-coccidia-ponazuril-offers-new-hope-16409/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-cleaning-need-advice-tips-please-42444/

My male veiled Luie has coccidia twice several years back. I find the clean up the hardest part. I am one of the most meticulous people you could ever meet and did the most thorough cleaning you could ever imagine and he still somehow picked it back up.

Some other good threads.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-60687/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-56319/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/coccidia-parasite-info-61183/

thnx jann!!

 

[kinyonga]

Some people seem to think that coccidia is bacterial....its caused by a protozoa (parasite)....just thought I should clear that up.

"Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals, caused by coccidian protozoa"...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccidia

"The protozoa are one-celled animals and the smallest of all animals"...
http://www.mcwdn.org/Animals/PROTOZOA.html

"protozoa have a more complex organization than bacteria"...
http://www.scientificpsychic.com/health/hygiene.html

 

[EmilioPichardo]

Some people seem to think that coccidia is bacterial....its caused by a protozoa (parasite)....just thought I should clear that up.

"Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestinal tract of animals, caused by coccidian protozoa"...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coccidia

"The protozoa are one-celled animals and the smallest of all animals"...
http://www.mcwdn.org/Animals/PROTOZOA.html

"protozoa have a more complex organization than bacteria"...
http://www.scientificpsychic.com/health/hygiene.html

Thank you very good info guys yea and i got confused it's a parasite sorry

 

[VeiledChams]

Emilio, turns out the Jacksons I had at the vet's office has coccidia too.. it sucks!

 

[EmilioPichardo]

Emilio, turns out the Jacksons I had at the vet's office has coccidia too.. it sucks!

wow that sucks man i really don't wish anybody to have a cham with coccidia :S make sure u have everything separated from your other crew because that could be a big problem... its funny how they could look so healthy and nice and in the inside they are full of worms :S i hope your guy gws i will be in the hospital the 25 on a monday just in case you going there.... let me know how it goes with ur guy

 

[VeiledChams]

I'll be there the 25th too at 10am.. How often are ypu cleaning the cage?

 

[EmilioPichardo]

I'll be there the 25th too at 10am.. How often are ypu cleaning the cage?

like every 4 days for an hour or so... good i guess ill be there around 10:30 its hard cause i havnt had much time this week but sunday im deep cleaning it again... check your profile i asked you something about forcefeeding..

 

[VeiledChams]

I PM'd you