MissSkittles
Chameleon Enthusiast
Hey all. I took my lady leopard gecko to the vet Friday as I’ve grown concerned about her. I thought she may be getting ready to lay eggs, but hasn’t shown any interest in her lay box, has stopped eating and is now lethargic. The vet did ultrasound and limited radiograph...said she has follicular stasis, possibly peritonitis, her chances of making it thru the next couple of days are poor and she needs surgery (that I’d have to take her to another clinic for). However, they were too concerned about her heart and breathing to sedate for full set of radiographs and weren’t optimistic about her chances of even surviving surgery. They sent us home with enrofloxacin and metacam. When I asked about if euthanasia may be the most humane thing to do, I was then told that the meds may clear up her problem. I’m so confused. If it’s too risky to sedate for radiographs, how could she be put under for surgery? How is an antibiotic and nsaid going to clear up follicular stasis? Wouldn’t that only be helping if she does have peritonitis?
The soonest appt I could get with the surgical vet is Tuesday. I fear greatly that it will be priced completely out of my ability to pay. With all of this virus stuff, I’m not so sure I’ll even be working for much longer.
I love my sweet little girl and just don’t want her to suffer any. I’m giving her meds (spaced apart by a few hours to help ease the renal effects) and getting her to drink a few small drops of water each time. I posted on gecko forums but obviously they aren’t terribly active. I’ve ensured that her husbandry has been correct since I got her back in Sept. No idea what conditions were before me other than she had a few different homes and the girl I got her from wasn’t giving any supplements.
Can anyone help clarify things or offer any advice?
Pics from Friday while waiting for vet to take her in
The soonest appt I could get with the surgical vet is Tuesday. I fear greatly that it will be priced completely out of my ability to pay. With all of this virus stuff, I’m not so sure I’ll even be working for much longer.
I love my sweet little girl and just don’t want her to suffer any. I’m giving her meds (spaced apart by a few hours to help ease the renal effects) and getting her to drink a few small drops of water each time. I posted on gecko forums but obviously they aren’t terribly active. I’ve ensured that her husbandry has been correct since I got her back in Sept. No idea what conditions were before me other than she had a few different homes and the girl I got her from wasn’t giving any supplements.
Can anyone help clarify things or offer any advice?
Pics from Friday while waiting for vet to take her in