Last option- putting her down

[Maddieremington]

Stella, formerlly known as Dexter, is eggbound. She's had 3 shots of oxytocin and 2 of calcium with no results. She has shown no more interest in the bin and is still eating but not as much. Doesn't move around very much. She hasn't pooped in like 2 weeks. Talked to the vet today and he says surgery to get them removed is the next step. But we can't really afford that as we've already put a lot of money into her lately.And I've noticed the chances of her recovering after that are slim. My only other option is to have her put down which just kills me. But my question here is how long should I give her before I take her in to do the deed? I want as much more time with her as I can but not if she is suffering. Just need some input

 

[jannb]

I just went through all of this with my girl. I'm linking you the thread below. Lottie had the surgery last Monday and so far she's doing great. Most vets will work with you on the price and take into consideration all you have spent with the oxy injections and so forth. Some vets even have a payment plan.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/please-keep-lottie-your-thoughts-prayers-136208/

 

[Maddieremington]

I've actually been following your thread, I'm glad to see she's doing good after the surgery! My mom actually surprised me and let us get the surgery too, she had it this morning. Vet did an excellent job and Stella is in great shape for having it just done. I'm hopeful she'll make a quick recovery, Lottie too! Best of luck.

 

[Lathis]

That's great. I was thinking about your little girl this morning and wondering if we would get a happy or sad update. Hopefully, she will continue to improve - it was very kind of your mom to understand how important this is.

 

[jannb]

I've actually been following your thread, I'm glad to see she's doing good after the surgery! My mom actually surprised me and let us get the surgery too, she had it this morning. Vet did an excellent job and Stella is in great shape for having it just done. I'm hopeful she'll make a quick recovery, Lottie too! Best of luck.

That's great news! I'm hoping for a full recovery for Stella and many happy years for the two of your together.

 

[kinyonga]

Glad to hear that she had the surgery and it went well!

 

[Maddieremington]

Thanks everyone! Means a lot

 

[jannb]

Just checking in to see how your girl's doing now?

 

[reptileguy112]

Thats great!

 

[Maddieremington]

Just checking in to see how your girl's doing now?

Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on as we've had no issues! Stella is better than ever.

 

[OldChamKeeper]

This is the kind of thread that long ago convinced me this website is the best thing to ever happen to us as hobbyists.

Gratz on your animal

 

[jajeanpierre]

Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been on as we've had no issues! Stella is better than ever.

I'm a little confused. In November, this chameleon was egg bound and oxytocin shots failed to get her to lay eggs? Was the vet mistaken and she wasn't egg bound?

 

[Lathis]

I'm a little confused. In November, this chameleon was egg bound and oxytocin shots failed to get her to lay eggs? Was the vet mistaken and she wasn't egg bound?

Stella had surgery and apparently is doing well. It's sort of hidden up in post 3. [emoji1]

 

[jajeanpierre]

Stella had surgery and apparently is doing well. It's sort of hidden up in post 3. [emoji1]

Thank you. I missed that. What great news!