thertz
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I have GOOD-ish news. I previously posted about my 2 1/2 y/o veiled who has been mysteriously sick for about 6 months, and I wanted to give an update in the hopes it may help someone experiencing the same problem.
For months, my (general) vet kept running tests and taking x-rays and trying different meds. I finally took her to a specialist and I absolutely regret not doing that from the get-go (the gen vet was convincing me he had reptile specialists reviewing the x-rays). My new incredible reptile vet knew what was going on almost immediately, did an ultrasound to make sure ($100 vs. the $350 the other vet was charging), and decided we should spay her.
She had never laid eggs or shown any interest in laying. The vet noticed a bunch of clumpy masses in her abdomen and explained that her system produced eggs that never calcified so the yolks (follicles) were essentially rotting inside of her. Her reproductive system was sucking all the nutrients from the rest of her body, which was causing her loss of balance, dehydration, lethargy, and swollen eyes. The surgery turned out to be absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, she was battling it for so long that she's having a hard time bouncing back, so it continues to be an emotional saga. She is on injectable and oral antibiotics, oral calcium supplement, weekly subq fluids, and lately, gavage of carnivore care.
My biggest takeaway is to, if possible, GO TO A REPTILE SPECIALIST. It ended up being wayyyyy cheaper than the clinic I was previously at. My new vet is passionate about reptiles and showed genuine love and care. If you live in the greater Seattle area, go to The Center for Bird and Exotic Medicine. Her name is Dr. Music and she will take good care of you.
For months, my (general) vet kept running tests and taking x-rays and trying different meds. I finally took her to a specialist and I absolutely regret not doing that from the get-go (the gen vet was convincing me he had reptile specialists reviewing the x-rays). My new incredible reptile vet knew what was going on almost immediately, did an ultrasound to make sure ($100 vs. the $350 the other vet was charging), and decided we should spay her.
She had never laid eggs or shown any interest in laying. The vet noticed a bunch of clumpy masses in her abdomen and explained that her system produced eggs that never calcified so the yolks (follicles) were essentially rotting inside of her. Her reproductive system was sucking all the nutrients from the rest of her body, which was causing her loss of balance, dehydration, lethargy, and swollen eyes. The surgery turned out to be absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, she was battling it for so long that she's having a hard time bouncing back, so it continues to be an emotional saga. She is on injectable and oral antibiotics, oral calcium supplement, weekly subq fluids, and lately, gavage of carnivore care.
My biggest takeaway is to, if possible, GO TO A REPTILE SPECIALIST. It ended up being wayyyyy cheaper than the clinic I was previously at. My new vet is passionate about reptiles and showed genuine love and care. If you live in the greater Seattle area, go to The Center for Bird and Exotic Medicine. Her name is Dr. Music and she will take good care of you.
