Concerned!

[ChamelaChameleon]

I briefly woke up today thinking about Carmelo. My still mostly asleep brain said if he has arthritis, that combined with being overweight might be making it hard for him to maintain his grip - support his weight. Then I went back to sleep. I dunno…my brain somehow came up with it while I was sleeping, so it’s either nothing or something.

I think you are definitely on target.

 

[ChamelaChameleon]

I think you are definitely on target.

I kept the larger branches in place and added smaller branches. He seems to be able to grip better.

 

[ChamelaChameleon]

Yesterday, Carmrlo fell to the net 1 time. This morning he was hanging on a branch 1 inch from the net. He continues to grip his own legs causing him to lose balance. Also he is not using his tail. Typically he will curl his tail around a branch. I changed his uvb to an Arcadia fixture.

 

[GrannyK]

I’m so sorry he is not improving. Thinking of you both!!!

 

[Beman]

Ugg I think it is going to come down to blood work to see what is going on internally. Was he just puffing at you or are you seeing edema in the gulular?

 

[elizaann2]

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending you a virtual hug

 

[ChamelaChameleon]

Ugg I think it is going to come down to blood work to see what is going on internally. Was he just puffing at you or are you seeing edema in the gulular?

I don't know if it's edema. It's very loose skin. It's less noticeable when he is stretched out.

 

[Beman]

I don't know if it's edema. It's very loose skin. It's less noticeable when he is stretched out.View attachment 352262View attachment 352262

So from those pics it does look like edema. That area between the legs there should not be puffy all the time. Now they will puff that out especially in reaction to something. But if it is puffy all the time then it is edema. Which with all that he has going on makes sense since edema can happen from an imbalance in the body.

 

[ChamelaChameleon]

So from those pics it does look like edema. That area between the legs there should not be puffy all the time. Now they will puff that out especially in reaction to something. But if it is puffy all the time then it is edema. Which with all that he has going on makes sense since edema can happen from an imbalance in the body.

I changed his uvb to an Arcadia fixture and bulb. I really think he was not getting the right amount of uvb. He has a Vet appointment for Monday.

 

[ChamelaChameleon]

I'm taking Melo to an Emergency Animal Hospital. I don't think he's gonna make it till Monday.

 

[Sherbertsmysunshine]

I'm taking Melo to an Emergency Animal Hospital. I don't think he's gonna make it till Monday.

I'm sorry @ChamelaChameleon keeping you and melo in my thoughts

 

[MissSkittles]

I'm taking Melo to an Emergency Animal Hospital. I don't think he's gonna make it till Monday.

Oh no. I’m so very sorry to hear this. Saying prayers for you both and sending hugs. ((()))

 

[GrannyK]

Oh no!

 

[Jeevesieb]

Sending hugs!

 

[TheMotherChameleon]

I'm taking Melo to an Emergency Animal Hospital. I don't think he's gonna make it till Monday.

That’s SO sad

 

[elizaann2]

I’m so sorry. Keeping you in my thoughts

 

[Beman]

I'm taking Melo to an Emergency Animal Hospital. I don't think he's gonna make it till Monday.

Just checking in on you.

 

[MissSkittles]

Just wanted you to know that I’ve been thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.

 

[ChamelaChameleon]

The Vet did not find any physical abnormalities. We are waiting for the results from the bloodwork.

I feel like my UVB bulb was not putting out the appropriate amount of rays. Several days ago, I switched to an Arcadia fixture and bulb. He has not fallen and seems to be moving better across the branches. He hates the mister and is able to move rapidly into the pothos to avoid the mist.

 

[Sherbertsmysunshine]

How are yall doing @ChamelaChameleon ?