Panther vomited 😬

[Milch]

Hey guys,

My beloved panther was fine today until I came home to find his eyes closing and opening. I took him out and put him on his branch and he was unusually lethargic, eyes often closing.

Then he started gaping and ‘yawning’ and vomited! He was last fed two days ago, 5 locusts, and some locust ‘remains’ were visible.

He’s back in his enclosure now, slumped on a branch and drinking a lot when I spray water at his mouth (more than usual). It’s early evening and his eyes are mostly closed unless I disturb him. Usually his eyes close for sleep around 11pm, it’s now 8:30pm.

He’s 2 years old and is normally in good health, this was very sudden.

Husbandry same as usual. His last meal included a dusting of D3 (which I give him twice a month). I don’t gut-load his locusts, as per the breeder’s advice.

I’m going to try and take him to the vet tomorrow but am very worried. Has anyone heard of, or had experience with, anything like this?

Any advice welcome. Thank you

 

[Motherlode Chameleon]

That is crazy. I hope the vet says you Furcifer pardalis is alright.

Best Regards
Jeremy A. Rich

 

[MissSkittles]

If you’re able to get a fresh poo, it would be good to get him checked for parasites. That is my first suspect of what may be going on, aside from husbandry error (I assume all is good there). Nothing against your vet (don’t know him or her), but do be cautious if medication is prescribed or given without appropriate diagnostics…like lab/blood work or radiographs to indicate there is indeed a just cause for the med. Many meds are very hard on the kidneys, so that’s why it’s best to ensure they are truly needed. I wish you and your guy the very best. Do let us know what is found and how your guy is doing.