Important please
- Thread starter R.H
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bobcochran
Chameleon Enthusiast
Too much dry heat, too much cold, too much humidity with poor air circulation, anything that compromises the lungs.
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
I don't think dehydration on its own can CAUSE a respiratory infection. There needs to be bacteria, a virus, or a fungus present as well. The dehydration can irritate the lung and bronchial tissue which stresses the cham's immune system, and in turn makes it more succeptible to getting invaded by the organism.
R.H
Member
OK my problem is I went on holiday, my chameleon went into boarding healthy for 10 days . When I collected she was severely dehydrated and was put to sleep the following day!!
The vet reports stated respiratory disease and severe dehydration.
I'm trying to get my head around it as she was totally neglected
The vet reports stated respiratory disease and severe dehydration.
I'm trying to get my head around it as she was totally neglected
Carlton
Chameleon Enthusiast
Well, what we don't know is the progression of her health problems...if she got severely dehydrated first, then the respiratory problems started up because she was weakened and her cage was dirty or the air quality was bad. Or, whether she got the respiratory problems first for the same reasons (air quality, etc)...and then stopped drinking because she was sick...which caused her dehydration. So many health problems are actually secondary to another issue. By the time the vet examined her she could have been so depleted it would present as severe dehydration. Either way, its terrible what happened to her!!
R.H
Member
As much as ur right unfortunately I can't answer ur questions, because we're taking legal action we can no longer ask them directly.
As far as I'm aware she was healthy her last vet visit prior was back in February.
The information we have so far is that from my instructions prior to her going was ignored I. E wrong Temps, foods I stated she wouldn't eat was given to her, no forger system, and watered 20 mins in 10 days !!
I can send u a pic through private message but don't want to broad cast her final moments ...
I am heart broken
As far as I'm aware she was healthy her last vet visit prior was back in February.
The information we have so far is that from my instructions prior to her going was ignored I. E wrong Temps, foods I stated she wouldn't eat was given to her, no forger system, and watered 20 mins in 10 days !!
I can send u a pic through private message but don't want to broad cast her final moments ...
I am heart broken
First off, I'm sorry for your loss 
. I can't imagine how you must feel. I do want to point out that the stress of moving your chameleon to the boarding facility could have had something to do with it as well. If there were any underlying health issues (we know that chameleons are good at hiding symptoms) it could have made your cham more susceptible to illness. It didn't sound like it from what you shared, but it occurred to me to say it as a possibility. Again, sorry for your loss and good luck.
. I can't imagine how you must feel. I do want to point out that the stress of moving your chameleon to the boarding facility could have had something to do with it as well. If there were any underlying health issues (we know that chameleons are good at hiding symptoms) it could have made your cham more susceptible to illness. It didn't sound like it from what you shared, but it occurred to me to say it as a possibility. Again, sorry for your loss and good luck.
Nursemaia
Chameleon Enthusiast
What happened to you is appalling and heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your loss. Boarding dogs and cats are one thing but sensitive reptiles are another. If they were ill equipped or plainly ignorant to their needs they should have turned you down as a client rather than taking on something they couldn't handle. However it does make me wonder how well they care for the dogs and cats because it sounds like all they care about is making money.
