Rescued Veiled Dehydrated and Barely Hanging On - See Pictures

[Zeus85]

Tried to contact Diaz, but never got back to us. Taking him to a vet on the other side of town in the next few minutes. He drank some water today, but came home after work and found him on the floor of cage pretty much lifeless. This is what I came home to.

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I'm hoping they give him fluids and they said one of the vet techs can take him home if hospitalization is necessary. I don't want him to suffer and he just seems so miserable. Hate the idea of putting him to sleep, but lets see what the Dr. at Underhill Animal Hospital says.

Dr. Bruce is one of the vets that I often recommend for chameleons. Most have been pleased with him. Another vet that sees chameleons in the Orlando area is Dr. Diaz.
http://lakehowellanimalclinic.com/about-us/meet-your-veterinarians/dr.-orlando-diaz-figueroa.html

Dr. Bruce is one of the vets that I often recommend for chameleons. Most have been pleased with him. Another vet that sees chameleons in the Orlando area is Dr. Diaz.
http://lakehowellanimalclinic.com/about-us/meet-your-veterinarians/dr.-orlando-diaz-figueroa.html

My mistake, the Dr. we tried to contact was Ivan Alfonso, not Dr. Diaz. Dr. Bruce has treated my beardie on two occasions which is why I trusted his judgment. I think the nail in the coffin was treating the pin worms, he got exponentially worse after that (maybe kidney failure as another person commented). I can't see myself going back to him after that poor judgment call, but not saying others won't be able to get good results with him. I will be taking my other beardies to Dr. Diaz from now on since the trust just isn't there anymore. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

[pgr7]

You did more for that cham in 4 days then they did the short unfortunate life of the poor guy.
You guys did a great job trying to right a total wrong.
Give yourself some good credit.

 

[KLowery88]

I'm so sorry... You tried what you could, so feel some solace in that. I know it's hard, but that poor little guy was in rough shape when you got him.

 

[carol5208]

Thank so much for trying to save him. I am so sorry he did not make him.

 

[jannb]

My mistake, the Dr. we tried to contact was Ivan Alfonso, not Dr. Diaz. Dr. Bruce has treated my beardie on two occasions which is why I trusted his judgment. I think the nail in the coffin was treating the pin worms, he got exponentially worse after that (maybe kidney failure as another person commented). I can't see myself going back to him after that poor judgment call, but not saying others won't be able to get good results with him. I will be taking my other beardies to Dr. Diaz from now on since the trust just isn't there anymore. Thanks for the recommendation.

I am so sorry for your loss.

For future reference, Dr. Alfonso is a dear friend of mine and he does not take any new reptile clients.

 

[Dave Bolamperti]

Zeus85 sorry for your loss, you came to the right place. And we all appreciate what you did for such a special animal / Thanks for all your efforts
Dave

 

[brittbritt]

I'm so sorry he didn't make it. I would be heartbroken as well. When you try so hard to help make an animal's life better after a neglectful home they have a special place in your heart.

 

[R.H]

God bless the gorgeous little soul, in a better place now!! well done for stepping in and doing ur upmost, such a sad situation

 

[JGuinan007]

This is like the 3rd thread like this this week what is going on?

 

[Chuckieo]

You made a great attempt to save this poor animal, and you should be commended. The odds were really stacked against you in hopes of saving him.
I have read somewhere about making a hydration chamber. I doubt that would have even worked for the poor soul.
I feel for your loss. You did everything you could. He was just too far gone. May the Lord bless you for your compassionate attempt to save his life.
People who have very little if any knowledge to keep an exotic pet should not do so. This is a sorrowful example.

 

[MSMorgan]

My thoughts are with you. You've truly gone above and beyond.

 

[Diamondsword]

Hope he makes it good luck!!! ???????I am so angry people could let this happen too an animal!??????????????

 

[MissSkittles]

Hope he makes it good luck!!! ???????I am so angry people could let this happen too an animal!??????????????

This thread is from 2016. We’ll never know if he made it or not.

 

[AmandaS]

It literally said he did not make it.

 

[MissSkittles]

It literally said he did not make it.

As soon as I saw from 2016, I stopped reading.