Chameleon not eating, not drinking enough, eyes closed during the day and gapping a lot

[Xemarvelous18x]

WOW well not what my vet does. Call around and see if you can find someone that works with reptiles and has chameleon experience to get him in today. He may be fine until Wednesday but but when it comes to an animals life I tend to go with caution over waiting. The eyes being closed during the day and the extension of the gular nose up are not good. Are you hearing wheezing?

I’ve heard wheezing yes but not every time I’m going to pay the 300 because I can’t sit and wait. I do not want to risk it

 

[Pearl Fields]

I’ve heard wheezing yes but not every time I’m going to pay the 300 because I can’t sit and wait. I do not want to risk it

Just before you pay 300 than try to make sure they know about chameleons to the best of your ability ?

 

[Beman]

I’ve heard wheezing yes but not every time I’m going to pay the 300 because I can’t sit and wait. I do not want to risk it

Let us know what happens. Your a good keeper. I know it is hard with the expense but if your hearing wheezing, he is keeping his nose up and closing his eyes then your doing the right thing.

 

[Hydra_cosplay]

Hope things work out ;-; let us know what happens. Good luck to your lil buddy!

 

[Xemarvelous18x]

They gave him antibiotics and fluids! Just have to watch him for the next 2-3 days if nothing changes I have to go back and get more antibiotics

 

[Beman]

They gave him antibiotics and fluids! Just have to watch him for the next 2-3 days if nothing changes I have to go back and get more antibiotics

Did they give you antibiotics to take home?

 

[Xemarvelous18x]

Did they give you antibiotics to take home?

No they injected it

 

[mujino]

Glad you acted fast

 

[Xemarvelous18x]

It was too late.. he passed I am very upset

 

[Pearl Fields]

It was too late.. he passed I am very upset

I am so sorry to hear that. ? you tried your best though

 

[mujino]

It was too late.. he passed I am very upset

Oh no. I’m so sorry

 

[MissSkittles]

Ohh...so very sorry that he didn’t make it. ?

 

[Beman]

It was too late.. he passed I am very upset

I am so very sorry for your loss. You did everything right taking him in and I know that this is not the outcome you were wanting. These animals are so extremely skilled at hiding their illness that by the time it gets to a point where most people see a difference in behavior they are already quite ill.

I have looked through your passed threads. I am willing to bet that he came to you already sick. Your enclosure was set up well and you had the correct lighting/temps.