Cloaca issue

[Guardian]

Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone would know why my chams cloaca
appears to be swollen. No change in color, eating the same and drinking water. I have no idea as I am a rookie at this.
Thanks in advance for your help
~~G

 

[kinyonga]

Can you post a picture?

 

[Guardian]

Creecher's clo

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[Guardian]

Creecher's clo

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This seems a bit swollen what do you all think???
Thanks for the input.
~~G

 

[kinyonga]

All I can say is get your chameleon to the vets...this is not normal.

Good luck with it!

 

[Guardian]

Ms. Creecher's Vet visit

Kinyonga,
I took your advise and went to the vet with Ms. Creecher. The vet reported that she though Ms. Creecher was in very good health and seems to be a bit constipated. I did bring in a fecal sample that she inspected and believed there was moss in it that could bind her up. After a dose of sub Q fluids we were on our way. Her cloaca is still swollen but she is having bowel movements that are not like cinder blocks. I was invited to bring her back on Monday if she doesn't seem to be improving. Thanks for your help
~~G

 

[Dave Weldon]

Howdy,

If your vet doesn't think anything is wrong then it might be time to get a 2nd opinion. Find another qualified exotic vet who has worked with chamleons for that 2nd opinion.

 

[Cainschams]

I would agree with Dave. My damn vet told me to gutload with dogfood. He said if it keeps dogs alive it will keep a lizard. He also said he used to keep chams. Well high protien will cause gout so this info was bad. I think I found another one that I am going to take some fecal samples to and get to know them. Its time for that anyway.