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Here's a lengthy timeline I was able to put together this weekend. Might be helpful if you're willing to tolerate the deluge of info. Thank you all so much for your time and care! 3/19/18 - 1st Dr A visit - 1 MLs of Furosemide (to reduce swelling) .15 MLs of Baytril by mouth for 7 days. Mingo...

Thank you, @Beman, I think you're onto something. Mingo's fatigue roughly lines up with getting a larger enclosure. Decreased UVI access could be a culprit here. Ordering a new hood this weekend. Will stick with t5 and see what happens. Thanks for your thoughtfulness! I had not seen that blog...

No, it was after all of the meds had been administered. I will be looking into the timeline over the weekend to get a clearer picture. I'll share more then, hopefully.

No, unfortunately. Will be speaking to the about it doc though.

There is one piece that doesn't fit in the puzzle though: The few months that I WASN'T supplementing him at all (following his recovery from edema) were the months that he began his sluggish behavior. That is what led the vet to recommend supplementing again in the last month (which is when I...

This is all very thought-provoking. Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm thinking it may be gout due to high D3... The articles shared by @DocZ and this article helped me see how gout could be the problem. I'm sad, to say the least... This is so hard. Sounds like the prognosis for advanced...

Interesting! New info for me for sure. Panthers don't brumate though, correct? Will stop using spinach. Really helpful feedback.

Yes, that was my first reaction as well... I can't help but reject that diagnosis from an otherwise trustworthy and knowledgeable doc. Thanks for the feedback on the calcium supplement. Do you think hypercalcemia could be the problem? Hadn't considered that. Thank you!

Your Chameleon - Male Ambilobe Panther, 3 years old. 7” N/V; 198 grams. I bought Mingo 3 years ago from Kammerflage Kreations when he was about 2 months old. I’ve had a stellar experience with Kammerflage! ◦ Handling - About once every 2 weeks. ◦ Feeding - 10-12 Crickets and every other days...

Here’s my year old Kammer dude named Mingo! Son of ampiosongo Fantatra (AKA) and Bolitika Zandry (little sister). I’ve dreamt of owning a panther since I was 10, and my wife (and the kammers) made my dream come true last Christmas.

Awesome info! Haven't given feeders grapefruit in months but I'll make sure not to while he's on any medication. Been feeding dandelion greens to them for the last few weeks actually. Glad to hear that it might help. I got a human-grade Vitamin A supplement a few weeks ago but I wanted to wait...

Awesome resource on explaining the blood panel! Good find. And good clue about the Vitamin B--I hadn't thought to link those two.

Thanks for your thoroughness! I'll slow the feeding down. I fasted him for a few days about a month ago to see if that might help (breeder's suggestion) but no dice. I only give the citrus about one every 4 or 5 weeks to feeders. I'll look into investing in a infrared thermometer. Have been...

Thanks for the helpful thoughts, James! Yes, I found it weird that he seems to be exhibiting signs over HYPO and HYPER vitaminosis simultaneously: edema and tongue issues... Have you ever known hypovitaminosis A to cause edema? Thanks for the advice on gutload!

◦ Your Chameleon - Male Ambilobe Panther, 9 month old. 6 inches N/V; 125 grams. Still growing. I bought Mingo 6 months ago from Kammurflage Kreations. I’ve had a stellar experience with them! They have been incredibly helpful! ◦ Handling - About once a week. ◦ Feeding - 6 Crickets and 1-2...

Thanks so much for your input. You're right, I think the Dr is worth cutting loose at this point. Too many questionable choices. Praying his kidneys haven't been damaged beyond repair... The vet prescribed the baytril because he said he saw swelling in the mouth, though he saw no outright...

You think the t5 HO would be better for treating edema? Or just not a fan of CFLs in general?

Thanks for the help, everyone! Trying to implement all of your suggestions to see what might help. Keep 'em coming! Question: have you ever done a blood test on a cham? How mush stress does it cause? Would it be worth the stress to get a picture of the underlying issue?

Yeah, that's one of the things that concern me, too. He's just 6.5 months old now... And it developed when he was around 4.5... More foliage in the canopy was a breeder's suggestion, too! I'll go grab another live plant this week. Thanks for the heads up!

Good call! With the HO UVB it seems to penetrate the whole enclosure sine it's only 36". Using the CFL might give hime more options to bask and hide without receiving UVB. It is definitely worth thinking though, thank you! Haven't thought of lower night temps; I'll give it a try! How much lower...