Bullseye stopped eating. Lethargic, laying down,hanging from rear legs and tail.

[Elizadolots]

Thanks for the update. I'll be keeping him (and you) in my thoughts.

 

[bullseye]

The vet's office called tonight and said that Bullseye is taking his meds and fluids under the skin well! She also said that he opened his eyes and they were alert!!! Thats the first time since Sunday morning he has opened his eyes. He is in good care and I pray he starts responding and recovering soon. I will keep posting updates as they come in.

 

[Elizadolots]

That's great news!

 

[draetish]

I really hope it all turns out for the best and the main thing is that there is a huge lesson learned.

 

[Monkeykungphu]

Good to hear! Good luck!

 

[bullseye]

I really hope it all turns out for the best and the main thing is that there is a huge lesson learned.

Yes, I have already learned a monumental lesson. I let the vigors of daily life interfere with the proper care of a very difficult animal. I maintained a schedule which was set up in the beginning and failed to check if said schedule was actually working. Although I am burdened by financial problems, as a result of the recession on my business, the $467.00 vet charges(so far!) have not stopped me trying to do the right thing for Bullseye.

 

[gabzzy]

i applaude you and ur dertimanation ; it's empowering that you offer with genuine generosity to such a helpless lil luvbug like Bullseye the abality to survive, and I wish to thank you from the depths of humanitys heart for sharing with us so I can learn to stay strong and make good what i may; for the luv of God u r a true inspiration

 

[Elizadolots]

gabzzy, that was beautifully said.

 

[bullseye]

I have some terribly sad news. The vet called and said Bullseye has shown no further responsiveness from their intense treatments. She said she didnt think he was going to pull through and we agreed that euthanasia was the best, but heartbreaking, way to help Bullseye. My 10 year old son, who had already planned to take Bullseye to college with him, was heartbroken.

A real life lesson has been learned by our whole, animal loving, family.

Thank you to everyone on these forums for all your help, kind words and invaluable information.

 

[bullseye]

We are having a necropsy done so I will post the results when I get them. Hopefully it will help someone else to avoid what we went through.

 

[Dank241]

Ugh .... I am so sorry to hear that. You did what you could. I wish you and your family well.

 

[Monkeykungphu]

Sorry about your loss. At least Bullseye isn't suffering anymore.

 

[pssh]

I'm very sorry to hear. I'm sure he knew you were doing the best you possibly could to make him better and that you cared about him.

 

[Mr Wilson]

I'm so sorry about Bullseye. It's so incredibly hard to lose a pet. But just know you did absolutely everything you could have possibly done to help him get better and I'm sure he was thanking you for it I'm not going to lie, the pictures got me very teary eyed.

Hopefully you will be able to find yourself a new one and love him/her just as much. When our first chameleon died, it was also because we weren't really 100% sure how to care for her until towards the very end when we were trying to help her get better. Now we have 2 panthers and know exactly what we should be doing, which makes them that much more enjoyable to own.

 

[Elizadolots]

I'm so sorry.

 

[FFSTRescue]

Mr Wilson hit it right on the head, you can read all you want about chameleons, and many times we put our trust in the pet stores in which we buy them from that give us false information, but it is actually living with one, and watching them grow, eat, and just live, that teaches us about their care. Until you have one in your home, you won't feel the impact of these animals and you truly won't know 100% what you need to do to care for them. I think the next chameleon you own will be a wonderful addition to your family and will thrive swimmingly

 

[Mr Wilson]

Agreed! Not to mention you will now be addicted and compile a list of all the different types of chameleons you would love to own. I use to look at the numbers of chams people own and think they were nuts, till last night we were talking about the different types we'd want and have a list of about 7.

When we lost Rosalita (RIP!) we had a bare cage for a while and were so sad. We finally cleaned it out really really well and decided it was time for a new chameleon and try again. We learned so much about how to care for our chameleons and also know that not all chameleons need the exact same care. We have 2 panthers, like I said, and one drinks a lot more water than the other, so Sinatra needs the drip more often than Shooter. Shooter LOVES butterworms, Sinatra, not so much. No two chameleons are alike, which makes it fun!

 

[bullseye]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I think we will definetely get another chameleon. We have to make it up to Bullseye and give another one a good home. We got Bullseye at Clean Line Chameleons in Charlotte, NC but they dont seem to be in business any more.