archerandelliot
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She aspirated some water and may have a respiratory infection. The poop doesn't look normal, but she's on an antibiotic (ceftazidime) and a mainly liquid diet.
My sick cham is pooping and eating, is that a good sign
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Brodybreaux25
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It’s better than not pooping and eating.
You have another thread on the same chameleon that would help us figure out why you're asking these questions. Please keep one thread about the issues with the same chameleon so we can follow what's going on.
In your other thread I asked you these questions ...You said you think she's in pain? How is she acting that makes you think that. How much water did you give her in the syringe and did you squirt it into her mouth or ease it in slowly? You didn't answer so I couldn't help you....and your thread also moved of the main page so people wouldn't answer it anymore likely.
As @Brodybreaux25 said....it's better than not pooping and eating.
Why is she still on a liquid diet?
In your other thread I asked you these questions ...You said you think she's in pain? How is she acting that makes you think that. How much water did you give her in the syringe and did you squirt it into her mouth or ease it in slowly? You didn't answer so I couldn't help you....and your thread also moved of the main page so people wouldn't answer it anymore likely.
As @Brodybreaux25 said....it's better than not pooping and eating.
Why is she still on a liquid diet?
archerandelliot
New Member
I'm sorry, I'm new to this site and wasn't aware of the thread function.
She seems to be in pain because she is squirming a lot and occasionally running like her life depends on it. Her breathing is quite labored at times as well. I gave her about .6 ml of water and I squirted it into her mouth like a complete moron.
Luckily I found a fantastic reptile specialist who gave me the right advice and Archer seems to be recovering, slowly, but still recovering.
I try to get her to eat feeders, but she'll only take one, she is more willing to eat liquids as of now.
archerandelliot
New Member
Much appreciated
I'm not sure if that's really pain when she's squirming...to me it's maybe more like when you get water in your ear you keep shaking/tipping your head to get the water out....which of course she not be able to do. Just my opinion.
If she has a lot of water in her lungs she would have laboured breathing too.
How old is she? What species is she? Can you post a photo please?
I hope she will recover completely soon. Good luck.
If she has a lot of water in her lungs she would have laboured breathing too.
How old is she? What species is she? Can you post a photo please?
I hope she will recover completely soon. Good luck.
