DakotaB
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Alright so I just left my local pet shop that ends with a CO. They currently have 2 Panthers roughly an inch long STV. The Panthers are being kept in the same enclosure as some Jacksons about 4"-5" STV and some Veileds around 3" STV.
The 2 Panthers (female and possible male) are looking pretty bad. Severely malnourished and dehydrated. The female worse than than the male. The bones in here legs, ribs and tail are all clearly visible. To the point where you can just about count each tail bone. Now the male looks a bit better but not by much. The little guy was sleeping and could barely hold onto the twig he was on.
Really debating going back there and speaking with the manager to work out a deal for me to take these two little ones. Just to try and give them at least a chance to survive. But honestly I feel it might be to late for at least the female.
Now I personally have dealt with malnourishment with BPs, a few beardeds, a savannah, and a gator. I understand what needs to be done and the effort that is going to be required. But i've never dealt with this in an animal this small. Is there any pointers you can give me?
Obviously re hydrating is gonna be the main goal. Don't feel comfortable soaking. If i could rig up a small tub that will drain quick then up some paper towel and something for them to climb on. Then have a screen on top to help dissipate the water and place them in the shower with luke warm water running. Will that be the safest way to do so?
The 2 Panthers (female and possible male) are looking pretty bad. Severely malnourished and dehydrated. The female worse than than the male. The bones in here legs, ribs and tail are all clearly visible. To the point where you can just about count each tail bone. Now the male looks a bit better but not by much. The little guy was sleeping and could barely hold onto the twig he was on.
Really debating going back there and speaking with the manager to work out a deal for me to take these two little ones. Just to try and give them at least a chance to survive. But honestly I feel it might be to late for at least the female.
Now I personally have dealt with malnourishment with BPs, a few beardeds, a savannah, and a gator. I understand what needs to be done and the effort that is going to be required. But i've never dealt with this in an animal this small. Is there any pointers you can give me?
Obviously re hydrating is gonna be the main goal. Don't feel comfortable soaking. If i could rig up a small tub that will drain quick then up some paper towel and something for them to climb on. Then have a screen on top to help dissipate the water and place them in the shower with luke warm water running. Will that be the safest way to do so?
I hate when I see people not caring for animals properly. Sorry I cannot give you any advice on that, hopefully it does all work out though
