Something is wrong with my veiled chameleon, but cant get answers.

[Lovereps]

Glad that the second vet was far more on target.

Unfortunately, your sad story is all too common.
Harmful care advice from sellers whom you have every right to expect to know better.

Your cham is so very fortunate to have such a caring person taking care of her It's a good thing you also found chameleonforums, as there are many more chameleon-knowledgeable people here than anywhere else that I know of.

She should have her own cage to live in, separate from the male---which they probably also didn't know.
This link is for the enclosures cage in the chameleon resources section of the forum and should be useful for you:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/enclosures/

It is very important to know that there are 2 very different types of calcium.
The more frequently used calcium does not contain any vitamin D3 (and neither calcium should contain any phosphorus).
Calcium with vitamin D3 should only be used once every other week for Veiled chameleons.
More on healthful feeding and nutrition here:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/food/

A good multivitamin powder is also used 1x every other week
In case you haven't seen the chameleon resources section of the forum, here is some excellent info about Veileds for you:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/care/caresheets/veiled/

I hope she recovers nicely and that you will keep updating us, as well as asking any questions that you need answered.

 

[karma12]

We had to make the decision to put Karma down yesterday. She just wasnt responding to treatment and was in kidney failure. My new vet was great. He did everything for her, but in the end it just wasnt enough. She was only with us for 4 months & was fighting for her lige for 2 of those months. I am so terribly sad, but am glad she is not suffering any longer. I truly want to go after the pet store and get them to change their care or end them from selling these poor delicate animals.

 

[Lovereps]

I am so sorry for your loss.
It is a difficult decision to put a pet down but it was certainly the most humane one for Karma.

 

[jannb]

I'm very sorry for your loss. It's always hard to loose one of these special little pets.

 

[zsazsa85]

I'm so sorry!!!!!!
It must've been a hard decision! I totally understand you are upset! You buy this little thing, hoping she'll have a nice long life and you looses her because pet stores don't give a damn....( not all of course)

 

[karma12]

Thank you all. It definitely was hard & she fought hard, but it was the best decision. I hope I can get her justice. I am looking for a lawyer since the corporate office is ignoring me. Wish me luck!