Hi all, my male veiled has been having respiratory issues lately. First noticed them about two weeks ago. He hadn't been eating well, generally been more lethargic and I noticed the him standing with head pointed straight up, forelegs extended, taking big gasping breaths. I immediately scheduled vet appointment that day as I'm moving cross country on the 28th. Vet didn't think that much was wrong, but noticed something slightly off in his exhales so she prescribed five 0.04 ml ceftazidime injections (once every three days, to be given in his legs). I've almost completed the medication, only one injection left tomorrow. I also raised his temps, so his basking spot is 93-ish and cool spots and night temps are low 80s. At first he seemed to be getting better, appetite was up a bit, but now I've noticed the 'gasping' more often and he won't touch any food I've bought. He's only eaten two hornworms in the past week. Tried supers, dubias, phoenix worms - nothing. He doesn't have unusual saliva, poops are much less due to not eating but mostly appear normal.
At this point, I've very worried about moving him. He will be in a car for three days with me (have a warm, non-see through enclosure planned). Vet is closed for the next week. Is there any more I can do before moving? Any advice for lung issues?
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - male veiled, approx. 2-2.5 years old. I've had him for about a year.
Handling - once a week, if that.
Feeding - main is superworms and dubia roaches, occasionally hornworms, phoenix worms and crickets. Gut loaded on everything from kale to tomatoes. Offer at least 5 (sometimes more) supers/dubias a day in his cup and by hand but has not been eating properly for about a month.
Supplements - regular calcium 3x per week, vitamins 1x per week, calcium with d3 1x per month
Watering - combination of home-made fogger and spraying. fogger runs for an hour three times a day. I spray twice a day as well.
Fecal Description - Dark with off-white urates.
History - Previously took him to the vet for a veil deformity (has small bump), they determined not to be a health issue, just a growing quirk.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - screen, unsure of exact dimensions but it's nearly five feet tall, 3 ft. wide and 3 ft. deep.
Lighting - 75 watt regular bulb, reptisun 5.0 for uvb. on for about 12 hours a day.
Temperature - 92ish in basking spot, low 80s in cool spots. Keep it in upper 70s - low 80s at night. Use a digital thermometer gun to measure.
Humidity - 50-60 percent, measured using hygrometer in cage.
Plants -no. disposed of live plant two months ago when it became a smell issue. Replaced with silk plant for easy cleaning.
Placement - Not near any vents. Located in my spare bedroom with my beardie who he cannot see. No foot traffic or really anything to disrupt.
Location - Arizona
At this point, I've very worried about moving him. He will be in a car for three days with me (have a warm, non-see through enclosure planned). Vet is closed for the next week. Is there any more I can do before moving? Any advice for lung issues?
Chameleon Info:
Your Chameleon - male veiled, approx. 2-2.5 years old. I've had him for about a year.
Handling - once a week, if that.
Feeding - main is superworms and dubia roaches, occasionally hornworms, phoenix worms and crickets. Gut loaded on everything from kale to tomatoes. Offer at least 5 (sometimes more) supers/dubias a day in his cup and by hand but has not been eating properly for about a month.
Supplements - regular calcium 3x per week, vitamins 1x per week, calcium with d3 1x per month
Watering - combination of home-made fogger and spraying. fogger runs for an hour three times a day. I spray twice a day as well.
Fecal Description - Dark with off-white urates.
History - Previously took him to the vet for a veil deformity (has small bump), they determined not to be a health issue, just a growing quirk.
Cage Info:
Cage Type - screen, unsure of exact dimensions but it's nearly five feet tall, 3 ft. wide and 3 ft. deep.
Lighting - 75 watt regular bulb, reptisun 5.0 for uvb. on for about 12 hours a day.
Temperature - 92ish in basking spot, low 80s in cool spots. Keep it in upper 70s - low 80s at night. Use a digital thermometer gun to measure.
Humidity - 50-60 percent, measured using hygrometer in cage.
Plants -no. disposed of live plant two months ago when it became a smell issue. Replaced with silk plant for easy cleaning.
Placement - Not near any vents. Located in my spare bedroom with my beardie who he cannot see. No foot traffic or really anything to disrupt.
Location - Arizona
