Should I be concerned?

[extrajordinary]

Leo’s latest poop looks weird to me. He only eats crickets so I don’t know why it would be watery or mucous-y. Is this reason for concern or am I just an anxious cham mom?

 

[Beman]

Leo’s latest poop looks weird to me. He only eats crickets so I don’t know why it would be watery or mucous-y. Is this reason for concern or am I just an anxious cham mom?

I don't see any signs of dehydration. Urate looks nice and white. Poop is a little runny but does not look bad. Have you gotten a fecal done on his stool to make sure there are no parasites?

 

[extrajordinary]

I don't see any signs of dehydration. Urate looks nice and white. Poop is a little runny but does not look bad. Have you gotten a fecal done on his stool to make sure there are no parasites?

I have not. Could it be runny because of parasites?

 

[Beman]

I have not. Could it be runny because of parasites?

I would get the sample tested just in case... If there is an issue there then you catch it prior to anything getting bad. I got a fecal done for $40 at my vet. I did not have to take Beman in I just dropped off a fresh sample in a baggy to them. Here is the poop thread LOL might find some helpful info there https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/chameleon-poop-101.120171/

 

[extrajordinary]

I would get the sample tested just in case... If there is an issue there then you catch it prior to anything getting bad. I got a fecal done for $40 at my vet. I did not have to take Beman in I just dropped off a fresh sample in a baggy to them. Here is the poop thread LOL might find some helpful info there https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/chameleon-poop-101.120171/

Weird question...but how fresh does the sample have to be?

 

[Beman]

Weird question...but how fresh does the sample have to be?

So my Vet says the fresher the better. So within a 24 hour period. I was told to toss mine into the refrigerator during the time that I had it and took it :/

 

[Graves923]

What is your misting schedule? He could just be very hydrated.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

I rarely discourage any one from seeing a vet, and I’m not in this case, but I see no reason for a vet visit.

Do you see a doctor every time your stool changes?

Is he displaying any other concerning behaviors?

 

[extrajordinary]

What is your misting schedule? He could just be very hydrated.

I mist until everything is covered right before I feed him in the mornings and then I spray at least once more if not twice more, covering everything. And he has a dripper.

 

[extrajordinary]

I rarely discourage any one from seeing a vet, and I’m not in this case, but I see no reason for a vet visit.

Do you see a doctor every time your stool changes?

Is he displaying any other concerning behaviors?

I laughed when I read your response because it seems silly to see a doctor every time my stool changes. Which I assume was the point you were trying to make. I would like to avoid the vet if I can, just because I don't want to stress him out if I don't have to. Which is why I always check with all of you when I notice something new or odd! And nope, he's his normal grumpy I-hate-the-world self!

 

[Brodybreaux25]

I laughed when I read your response because it seems silly to see a doctor every time my stool changes. Which I assume was the point you were trying to make. I would like to avoid the vet if I can, just because I don't want to stress him out if I don't have to. Which is why I always check with all of you when I notice something new or odd! And nope, he's his normal grumpy I-hate-the-world self!

That’s exactly what I was going for! Everyone here loves their Chams and are protective of them, as they should be. And with as many horror stories we see here I find it makes most newer keepers a bit paranoid. Switching the roles usually puts things back into perspective.