My chameleon has an eye infection, any ideas on what to do?
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Lizzie The Chameleon
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Go to a reptile vet. @jannb may be able to give you a good vet. Where are you located?Okay so he's had an eye infection for about a week or so and it's slowly gotten worse. At first it was just a little clear thing covering his eye and so I thought it was nothing and now it's worseany thoughts on what I should do?
Cornholio
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I'm located in Tucson, Arizona
Peachypink
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River Road Pet clinic has a great herp vet. I liked her when I lived there.
But honesty she's not cheap and from what I gather from your other post I think you know that any vet will cost more than your parents are willing to take on. But, you will either need to take him to a vet, rehome him with someone who can afford it or take him back and get one when you can take on the cost yourself. I know that's a tough thing to do but you have your whole life ahead of you and when you can do it right you will be much happier for it.
But honesty she's not cheap and from what I gather from your other post I think you know that any vet will cost more than your parents are willing to take on. But, you will either need to take him to a vet, rehome him with someone who can afford it or take him back and get one when you can take on the cost yourself. I know that's a tough thing to do but you have your whole life ahead of you and when you can do it right you will be much happier for it.
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jannb
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Two member use this vet. This is what the other member besides PeachyPink says
TUCSON, ARIZONA
River Road Pet Clinic
(520-577-3100
Ask for Dr. Julie Yeager. She specializes in reptiles (and birds). She owns a panther chameleon and other reptiles. I take allmy pets to her. She's very enthusiastic and does public speaking regarding reptile care.
TUCSON, ARIZONA
River Road Pet Clinic
(520-577-3100
Ask for Dr. Julie Yeager. She specializes in reptiles (and birds). She owns a panther chameleon and other reptiles. I take allmy pets to her. She's very enthusiastic and does public speaking regarding reptile care.
Peachypink
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yes, that was who I used when I lived there. Thanks, @jannb, it was late when I posted that and I couldn't remember her name, it's been 2 years since we lived there.
Peachypink
Chameleon Enthusiast
Also, You could check the Reptile Specialists store for some other feeders. They are not super knowledgeable on chams but way better than Pet smart. You want to talk to the manager, if anybody, his name is Dennis. Dennis and I had many discussions in the proper care for chams. I never liked to go when anyone else was working. I's near the mall area but on Speedway. They charge too much for their dubia but are great with other things.
Cornholio
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Okay so what would be the cost of an appointment with her?
Peachypink
Chameleon Enthusiast
Call them and ask what an office visit would cost. Like I said, it's been 2 years since we lived there so I honestly can't remember.
How do you know for sure it's an eye infection? Have you tried flushing it with saline? If not, try that! Sometimes when they get stuff in their eyes, they will do that and you need to flush it. If not, the vet will likely prescribe terramycin eye drops, which are pretty cheap. Good luck!
Cornholio
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Okay thank you so much! Any tips on how to flush it with saline without it getting all over him?
Cornholio
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I checked and she not there anymore
Peachypink
Chameleon Enthusiast
That sucks. Did they say where she went?
Cornholio
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No, just that she is no longer there. I've been doing some searching and it looks like there are some other herp vets here in town so hopefully this week I can try and get my chameleon in.
JaxyGirl
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Here is a good thread on CF that is active now about eye health. You should check it out https://www.chameleonforums.com/thr...please-share-your-wisdom.152159/#post-1292723
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