StarsUP
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Thanks, that's kinda where I'm at too. I will keep you updated, I'll see if I can get him to the vet this week. Any tips on keeping him comfortable during the car ride there?
Is This Dehydration?
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Thanks, that's kinda where I'm at too. I will keep you updated, I'll see if I can get him to the vet this week. Any tips on keeping him comfortable during the car ride there?
Kent67
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For the trip, put him in a dark box with a towel to stand on. He'll sleep through the whole drive 
Edit: I imagine the vet will want to do a blood test to determine if anything is out of whack. For that reason I would try to get in ASAP so that you can get an accurate reading before cutting back on your supplementation schedule and/or brand.
Edit: I imagine the vet will want to do a blood test to determine if anything is out of whack. For that reason I would try to get in ASAP so that you can get an accurate reading before cutting back on your supplementation schedule and/or brand.
StarsUP
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Sounds good, I will definately do that and get him checked out. Turq means so much to me, and maybe it sounds goofy, but I really have a bond with him.
I've also just recently acquired a 5 year old chinese water dragon that was very badly taken care of that needs to have a vet check as well. "Oliver" is missing half of his tail, missing a toe, had retained sheds on his spikes, and a really busted up nose from living in a very small tank. He's coming around well, and I've been able to get most of the old shed off of his spikes. He enjoys his daily warm baths in the tub. He's really sweet and enjoys being held and messed with. Has never put up a fuss over anything.
Thanks again to everyone for their advice, I really appreciate it.
I've also just recently acquired a 5 year old chinese water dragon that was very badly taken care of that needs to have a vet check as well. "Oliver" is missing half of his tail, missing a toe, had retained sheds on his spikes, and a really busted up nose from living in a very small tank. He's coming around well, and I've been able to get most of the old shed off of his spikes. He enjoys his daily warm baths in the tub.
He's really sweet and enjoys being held and messed with. Has never put up a fuss over anything. Thanks again to everyone for their advice, I really appreciate it.
Dave Weldon
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Howdy,
If I remember correctly, a chameleon's eyelids are normally fused to the underlying structure. I've seen that kind of eyelid separation before on one of my adopted Veileds as well as other keepers' Panthers and Veileds. I've asked vets about what causes it but so far no definitive answer. It seems to happen quickly and it never returns to its original condition. I thought it might be some kind of infection... It does seem to be self-limiting whatever it is.
If I remember correctly, a chameleon's eyelids are normally fused to the underlying structure. I've seen that kind of eyelid separation before on one of my adopted Veileds as well as other keepers' Panthers and Veileds. I've asked vets about what causes it but so far no definitive answer. It seems to happen quickly and it never returns to its original condition. I thought it might be some kind of infection... It does seem to be self-limiting whatever it is
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StarsUP
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Hi Dave, thanks for your comments. Just to err on the side of caution I will be taking him into the vet's. Maybe it is just age? I guess they don't seen to live as long as I thought they did. He's my first cham, but I've had a ton of experience with other reptiles. From what you've seen, was there any treatment? Or is it just the way it is.
Dave Weldon
Avid Member
Howdy,
I'd certainly take him to a good vet to see if there is anything else going on.
Once the eye separation happens and stops, there doesn't seem to be anything that can be done at that point.
Although I don't think there is any relation between the eye and parasites, be sure to have a fecal done.
His casque certainly is thin. I've seen relatively healthy Veileds with everything from skinny to fat casques but I'm most comfortable seeing ones that are neither skinny nor fat but at a neutral level
. More access to misting either through showering or loooong mist sessions would probably be a goof thing to do. Try it for many, many days to see what happens. Mine get 15-20 minutes twice a day with warm water via an automated mist system.What part of the world are you located?
chamlover
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Shower, Shower, Shower. For the first time i am having the same problems without about 3 of my chams. I think it;s all this cold weather. The heat is on and the house is so dry. I am actually thinking about hooking up a humidifier to the cages to try to counteract it. And if the shower works, is there a wrong way to shower a cham. I usually end up in the shower ( no clothes on) just to make sure they donlt flip out. Some times if the water happens to hit them they flip out, so my hand is always right there. I even have a gravid female who decided it is more comfortable to just sit on my hand while she showers. Warm water, and put it so it sprays on the stall and water just sprinkles back tothem. I put an artificial tree in there and they just wander around.
StarsUP
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I'm assuming you talking about the avatar pic? No he does not look that all the time, I would say rarely.
He's a pretty content guy. He doesn't even puff up at me, or when I'm in his cage. Anyways, I have an appt. for him with the vet's on Saturday. I'll give an update and let you all know what I find out.
