Mony on his way out

[Montys mom]

Hi i have a veled charm hes a rescue when we picked him up he was in a very poor way...

so we got every thing we needed for him he had a house but it had no lighing heating nothing
we brought him a new place. set it up right and he was so dehydrated he was drinking from a bowl i know they should not.. even with spying he was sp badly needed a drink.any way he does have MBD and hes super underweight
he had been doing great eating and drinking from when spraying and i would dip water for him to drink from as well. the thing is hes got his back foot in the side off his ribs. and caused it to bleed...and it all stated from there ..he kept doing this even when i was helping to get his foot off his side...
i have kept a eye on it it has healed but he still keeps putting his foot in the same place.its heartbreaking to see do this... and now he not eating..iam spraying him and he has been drinking but today hes not and hes not moving any more there is not a lot a vet could do for him...he does not want me to hold him..which i can understand as hes very weak. how long do you think he will go on i have had reptiles in the past and its never nice when they past over iam very sad ... but he had longer then i think he would have had....just wish ..i could do more..

 

[DirtyDubbz]

Your cham is in my thoughts that's so sad to hear I could only imagine but at least you helped him and are giving him what he
Deserves for the end of his life till he passes on . Your a great owner and have a hear of gold. So sad wishing the best

 

[Montys mom]

thank you for your kind words... i dont feel so alone i know theres nothing i can do....but its just very sad i was not sure were to post this.

 

[Kath44]

I'm sorry Monty isn't doing too good.
This may sound harsh, I do not mean it to be. Would your vet not be able to make him comfortable somehow? Do you think Monty is suffering? Hard decision I know, but there is something a vet can do, and that's let him go peacefully, so he isn't suffering a possible drawn out passing.
I'm not saying that's what is right or best. Only you will know that. Just a thought.
Sending good wishes your way, kath.

 

[broderp]

Not to be insensitive to this siduation, as I would be devistated if and when my little guy passes, but at what point does one realize thier is no return and have the little guy put down humanely by a vet?

I've had to do this a few times over the years for pet dogs, and it was better IMO to let them have peace rather than suffer or starve if they are too sick.

I know a cham is not a dog, but my feelings towards mine would be no different. (It makes me sad just to think of this as I write )

To the OP: I am very sorry to hear about your ailing Cham. I hope it works out for the best.

 

[Montys mom]

he did drink today .. be hes still weak.. i had thought about the vets but its a 30 min drive all back rds.. and we both feel it could stress him out more.which is not what we want to do..

 

[DirtyDubbz]

I would take the chance and get him to a vet maby some probiotics / it breaks my heart and he's not even mine :,(

 

[carol5208]

If you feel he is suffering, then the stress is really not going to matter. You could put him in a shoe box in the dark and it should keep him calm. He could be humanely euthanized then. Good luck and my heart goes out to you. It is a tough decision to make. I have one right now who is 6 yrs old and I am tetering on the edge of having him put down. The only thing that keeps me from doing it, is he eats a lot and drinks too, but he is not in a very good way these days.

 

[Montys mom]

were taking monty to the vets to mo... as hubby is around to help hold as we drive so to mo is dee day i guess..... i did get his to drink again today

 

[DirtyDubbz]

That's good news keep us updated !

 

[Montys mom]

will do still worried mined...

 

[Montys mom]

monty is now in heaven

the vet was very kind... and monty was on my lap driving over so he had the sun on him... the vet said there is nothing we could do for him.. its was with the way he was brought up before we got him.....

on some brighter news .. hubby said we can get a baby this time and bring him up the way he should be brought up... so looking just have to tell my boy yet .. which will be very sad

 

[broderp]

I'm so sorry. At least he's not suffering any more.