my Son needs help.

jgiles

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Hello, my name is Joshua Giles. I adopted a 12 month old panther chameleon from a family member. It was having eye issues meaning it would not keep its eyes open and was lethargic. We were informed to flush his eye with artificial we did it in a way that caused the eye to bulge in order to get any obstruction out. It has been about a week since that happened and the chameleon's eye has just been getting worse. Yesterday his eye tripled in size so I took him to Kent Littlehale D.V.M. I was using a termycin ointment on his eyes and informed him and he told me to not use it because there could be a sensitivity reaction. He said there is no signs of mouth rot or any other irregular symptoms and said there seems to be swelling behind the eye and he prescribed me Baytril 0.1 cc per day. I was also sold some canned canine food that is high in fat and protein and told to force feed him 2 cc per day because he stopped eating. I was also told to raise the overall cage temperature to 90 degrees to help him fight of the infection. His eye swelled even bigger since yesterday and has a clear liquid with an orange tint seeping from his eye in very small amounts. The eye is HUGE and he is obviously very uncomfortable. I called the Kent Littlehale D.V.M back and sent him pictures, he said I could get some other medication for the swelling or see a vet who sees reptiles more often. Unfortunately money is an issue and I would not be able to afford another trip to the vet. I am desperate at this point and would appreciate any advice. thank you for taking the time to help this little guy. Attached are a few pictures to show just how bad it is. :(
 

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Hang in there!

Hopefully someone with more knowledge will step in. But i'm afraid this has to be in a vets hands now...
 
WElcome to the forums...

We need to start with the care you are providing. I understand you have recently aquired this animal and if you have information on prior care that would help also.

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Chameleon Info:

Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.


Cage Info:

Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
Location - Where are you geographically located?
 
thank you Ataraxia, I typed the same info, but didnt add the link, so I deleted. Glad you are here

Isnt Dr Greek in that area?


Dr Greek is closed on Wednesday's, but is open on Saturday's
the doors open @ 8 am

714.463.1190/ Dr Greek's phone number
he is in Yorba Linda
 
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Welcome. I'm so sorry your chameleon is in such a bad state.

In addition to the dog food, you might try "bug juice" as a food. Here's a recipe:

http://web.archive.org/web/20060614193627/http://adcham.com/html/husbandry/bug-juice.html

You'll need a needless syringe (the kind used to give children medication {and that's sometimes a cheap way to get one: buy baby generic tylenol at Wal Mart}).

I'm sure the vet will be willing to work out a payment plan so you should try to get him in as soon as possible.
 
Youch! He does need to see a qualified vet and I can vouch for Dr Greek he is a great vet and knows chams well and should be able to help. It sounds like you want to do the right thing so please call him and see if you can work out a payment plan.

If not there is an alternative in ChameEO who will take him in and get him the medical treatment he needs. Eliza is in Woodland Hills (I believe).

Here is the link to her website: http://chameo.org/
 
I know so glad you guys showed up I wanted to help but didn't know what to say!! :(

You know Dani even when you don't know what to say... just letting someone know that you care and there message is being read is a big thing. It gives them comfort that someone is going to be there to help them soon. Thats a good thing.
 
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