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In order for us to better help, please don’t post multiple threads, as it gets difficult to keep track. Bring in a fecal for sure. I have no idea what’s ailing your Cham, but the pics make it look malnourished and very dehydrated, so ask your vet if pedialyte is appropriate. Things to ask your vet about his/her qualifications:I recently posted my very sick baby. Turns out I was given bad advice from online ect. He has a vet appointment with a regular vet who has some knowledge but not like a expert. Can anyone tell me things I should tell him that can help him heal my baby?
I dont have alot of options where I live. The nearest actual exotic vet is 8+ hours away. So the one I found said he has some knowledge but is not a expert. That's why I posted here to find out what I should ask and help him on things since there is no other way for me to get him helpIn order for us to better help, please don’t post multiple threads, as it gets difficult to keep track. Bring in a fecal for sure. I have no idea what’s ailing your Cham, but the pics make it look malnourished and very dehydrated, so ask your vet if pedialyte is appropriate. Things to ask your vet about his/her qualifications:
1)does S/he have reptile experience
2) does s/he have chameleon experience
3) is s/he familiar with common chameleon ailments and their treatment: nematodes get fenbendazole or pyrantel, flagellated protozoa get metronidazole, Coccidia gets ponazuril or a derivative if at all possible...not sulphas if it can be avoided. Does s/he know what stomatitis is, and how to treat it? Does s/he know about malnutrition and what supplement/gutloading regimes are advisable?
4) does s/he cringe at the use of ‘UPPER respiratory infection’ and why?
5) Is s/he knowledgeable about proper husbandry for your species? E.g. Veileds vs. Jackson’s
6) if no to any/all of the above, is s/he willing to learn and do research?
7) there are probably a million other questions to ask, but you can also tell a lot from what questions they ask you. S/he should ask about cage conditions, supplementation, diet, temperature and uvb exposure. If s/he does not, it might be the case that s/he is not well versed in chameleon care.
No worries! A vet who is willing to learn and grow with you can be a valuable asset.I dont have alot of options where I live. The nearest actual exotic vet is 8+ hours away. So the one I found said he has some knowledge but is not a expert. That's why I posted here to find out what I should ask and help him on things since there is no other way for me to get him help
You said fecal test. So should I save the next one he has someway?No worries! A vet who is willing to learn and grow with you can be a valuable asset.
Yes! Generally, fecals can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours (airtight; use a sandwich bag or cling wrap) before some of the useful diagnostic material becomes inactive. Get it while it’s still wet, as soon as possible, bag it and refrigerate. The fresher, the better!You said fecal test. So should I save the next one he has someway?
I dont have alot of options where I live. The nearest actual exotic vet is 8+ hours away. So the one I found said he has some knowledge but is not a expert. That's why I posted here to find out what I should ask and help him on things since there is no other way for me to get him help