Need some advice for care

[Steven0429]

Hello my chameleon has recently been diagnosed with uri. The vet gave me medication for treatment and I just have some questions on if I should change anything about its care/enclosure while it’s recovering. I was told to no longer use my fogger for at least a week or two as inhalants can worsen my chams condition. They also said I need to force feed her as she has not been wanting to eat, does any one have any tips for that because it’s pretty difficult since she’s 4 months old and pretty small. Any tips or advice to help her recover are greatly appreciated.

 

[MissSkittles]

Hi and welcome. Sorry that your little one isn’t doing well. The biggest risk factors for uri are high heat and high humidity. Foggers should only be used at night and if your temps are below at least 68-70. It would be best to go thru all of your husbandry to make certain that you’ve got everything as close to perfect as possible. There’s so much bad info out there about keeping chameleons and far too many fall victim to it…especially our beautiful little girl veileds. If you could answer the following questions and be sure to include pics of your cutie and her enclosure, we could get started. Regarding force feeding, how long has it been since she’s eaten anything? Did the vet give you any formula or any instructions at all? Is her medicine oral or injection? If oral, you want to make sure to aim for the back of the throat…her airway is in the front of her mouth. See the pic below - red is no go - airway. Blue is good.


Here are the questions for you. Just copy and paste with your answers.

Chameleon Info:

• Your Chameleon - The species, sex, and age of your chameleon. How long has it been in your care?
• Handling - How often do you handle your chameleon?
• Feeding - What are you feeding your cham? What amount? What is the schedule? How are you gut-loading your feeders?
• Supplements - What brand and type of calcium and vitamin products are you dusting your feeders with and what is the schedule?
• Watering - What kind of watering technique do you use? How often and how long to you mist? Do you see your chameleon drinking?
• Fecal Description - Briefly note colors and consistency from recent droppings. Has this chameleon ever been tested for parasites?
• History - Any previous information about your cham that might be useful to others when trying to help you.

Cage Info:

• Cage Type - Describe your cage (Glass, Screen, Combo?) What are the dimensions?
• Lighting - What brand, model, and types of lighting are you using? What is your daily lighting schedule?
• Temperature - What temp range have you created (cage floor to basking spot)? Lowest overnight temp? How do you measure these temps?
• Humidity - What are your humidity levels? How are you creating and maintaining these levels? What do you use to measure humidity?
• Plants - Are you using live plants? If so, what kind?
• Placement - Where is your cage located? Is it near any fans, air vents, or high traffic areas? At what height is the top of the cage relative to your room floor?
• Location - Where are you geographically located?

Current Problem - The current problem you are concerned about.

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1. The more details you provide the better and more accurate help you will receive.
2. Photos can be very helpful.