Kidney Failure-Cause/fix for the future

[PappaRONzi]

My male Jackson is currently at the exotic vet. I was told that he is suffering from kidney failure and they are trying fluids and other treatments. What would cause this condition? I took my time and set up everyting right. Can this come from wild caught food, tap water, lack of water, hygine issues? What is the long term pronossis from other owners with this issue? Any ideas greatly appreciated.

 

[BocaJan]

The vet would be the best one to answer that question. There probably is different reasons for this malady and I would call the vet's office and ask that question. The asst. can ask the vet and get back to you.

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

Chronic dehydration is usually a big factor. Also chronically having too much phosphorus or too little calcium in their diet. Both of these just put too much stress on the kidneys and over time it adds up until the kidneys can't compensate anymore. Both of these are common problems in captive husbandry with reptiles, especially chameleons.

 

[PappaRONzi]

I am stopping there today. She said it usually takes a biopsy to get a complete answer and most people elect not to do it because of cost or loss of the pet. I guess I am looking for more generic answers to improve things in the future.

 

[PappaRONzi]

Chronic dehydration is usually a big factor. Also chronically having too much phosphorus or too little calcium in their diet. Both of these just put too much stress on the kidneys and over time it adds up until the kidneys can't compensate anymore. Both of these are common problems in captive husbandry with reptiles, especially chameleons.

What causes too much phosphorus? I was using a pinch Repashsy Calium Plus once a week, should I be doing something else?

 

[Kate]

What causes too much phosphorus? I was using a pinch Repashsy Calium Plus once a week, should I be doing something else?

I'm thinking Repashy Calcium Plus daily.

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

As a jackson once a week isn't bad. What were you using for gutloading? Supplementation is only half of nutrition. Actually it's closer to a third imo...

 

[PappaRONzi]

To be honest my gut loading was hit or miss. I would throw in what I happen to have in my house at the time and that was when I thought of it. I did use a dry feeder mix that I bought at my local expo from a cricket breeder and I used Fluker's cricket quencher.