Possible URI?

[allicat1229]

Ok, so my rescued veiled, Omar, is acting a bit odd this morning. He's a little shaky, sneezed, and keeps swallowing. I do not hear any noise when he breathes, which is good. Has anyone dealt with upper respiratory in chams? I sent an email to my reptile vet, but figured I'd get some advice here also. (oh, and everything with his outdoor setup is optimal per everyone on the forum ) Thanks!!

 

[beavesss]

Is its nose runny? like are there ejections around the nostrils?

 

[allicat1229]

Nope...no discharge anywhere...he opens his mouth too, which also looks clear of mucous...very strange

 

[jannb]

I have been dealing with an RI in my daughter's 5 + year old panther. Does he puff out his chin and can you see any extra saliva in his mouth?

 

[allicat1229]

He is chin puffing, but no saliva

 

[jessica]

When he inhales does he suck in his chest real deep and hold his head straight up?

I've had a rescue with aspiration pnuemonia with similar symptoms of a RI. Is this something he just started?

 

[allicat1229]

No lifting of the head, seems normal other than that. I could be over reacting, it just started this morning.

 

[jessica]

I'm the same way lol

I have seen several of mine do what looks like some kind of stretching. They kinda rock their heads back and forth and puff their chin out. When I first seen it I kinda freaked out lol

 

[allicat1229]

He seemed fine the rest of the day yesterday and ate his normal amount. Who knows what his deal was...