d3s5
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I found a new vet that not only has experience with chameleons, but also has had some experience with Melleri. I had their 3 fecals tested and Medjumbe came back positive for pinworms. Because they free range together, Mocuba and Medjumbe are both being treated with Panacur. He prescribed a regimen of 5 days on, 5 days off, 5 days on, 5 days off, and 5 days on. I haven't heard of this regimen before.(?)
He said that Medjumbe has some mild changes compatible with early hyperparathyroidism with fibrous osteodystrophy. He said it does not appear to be an issue now.
Since they have been mating and there have been some difficulties with Melleri getting sick for unknown reasons in the past year, I also decided to get blood work and mouth swabs done.
Mocuba came back positive for Proteus and is being treated with Amikacin injections - every other day for 10 days. I have not read encouraging things about this drug, so I am less than thrilled about administering it. He said because her Azurophils level is 16%, it is important to treat the bacteria.
Medjumbe also came back positive for some bacteria but his Azurophils level is normal (6%) and the vet felt no further treatment is needed.
I got a copy of the blood test results and Medjumbe's comments included: "White blood cells are slightly dark and shrunken. This condition is often seen with infection (bacterial and/or fungal) or organ congestion."
Lastly, Medjumbe was 107 grams last year and weighed in at 328 grams this year. Mocuba was 131 grams last year and weighed in at 683 grams. I followed MD's advice and fed them as much as they wanted for the first year. I have cut back on Mocuba's food.
I wanted to share this information with other keepers of Melleri with hopes that we can keep these chameleons healthy. Any insight or additional information that anyone has for me will be appreciated.
Thanks for reading.
Deb
He said that Medjumbe has some mild changes compatible with early hyperparathyroidism with fibrous osteodystrophy. He said it does not appear to be an issue now.
Since they have been mating and there have been some difficulties with Melleri getting sick for unknown reasons in the past year, I also decided to get blood work and mouth swabs done.
Mocuba came back positive for Proteus and is being treated with Amikacin injections - every other day for 10 days. I have not read encouraging things about this drug, so I am less than thrilled about administering it. He said because her Azurophils level is 16%, it is important to treat the bacteria.
Medjumbe also came back positive for some bacteria but his Azurophils level is normal (6%) and the vet felt no further treatment is needed.
I got a copy of the blood test results and Medjumbe's comments included: "White blood cells are slightly dark and shrunken. This condition is often seen with infection (bacterial and/or fungal) or organ congestion."
Lastly, Medjumbe was 107 grams last year and weighed in at 328 grams this year. Mocuba was 131 grams last year and weighed in at 683 grams. I followed MD's advice and fed them as much as they wanted for the first year. I have cut back on Mocuba's food.
I wanted to share this information with other keepers of Melleri with hopes that we can keep these chameleons healthy. Any insight or additional information that anyone has for me will be appreciated.
Thanks for reading.
Deb