Vet dropped my cham

[morganmusick]

Hi there,

I posted recently about my cham having some shed issues, he had a vet appointment today to follow up on his fecal in which they found pin worms and round worms (very small amount) and he was given meds. He was also given an antibiotic for a possible thermal small burn on his spine and some pain meds for that as well. However, when the vet was administering the medication she dropped him all the way from shoulder height to the floor. She checked him and didn't seem concerned but I am freaking out. I feel so awful. I am now concerned that the stress from the vet, the fall, and all the medication will cause him harm or kill him. Any thoughts or reassurance? He is now tucking in for bed. Here he is right after going back into his enclosure.

 

[MissSkittles]

Your guy should be okay. It’s possible that she didn’t truly drop him, but that he may have become overly stressed and threw himself to the floor as a last ditch attempt to escape the giant predator. Chameleons will do this when in trees and while it freaks us out, they are usually just fine.

 

[morganmusick]

Your guy should be okay. It’s possible that she didn’t truly drop him, but that he may have become overly stressed and threw himself to the floor as a last ditch attempt to escape the giant predator. Chameleons will do this when in trees and while it freaks us out, they are usually just fine.

have you ever had to give yours more than one med at a time? I just read all these horror stories and i'm terrified his kidneys or organs will be stressed. She gave him Panacur for the worms, Tacizef and meloxidyl. Thank you for the reply, I am just really scared.

 

[Action Jackson]

I’m always worried when someone says “take your chameleon to the vet” so many vets have no clue about chameleons. I’d be more worried about antibiotics and pain meds for a thermal burn. Panacur is pretty dang safe but on top of other things, I think you have a right to be concerned.

Silvadene cream works great on thermal burns and sores.

I would be sure your chameleon is well hydrated to help flush it’s system.