Urgent Help Needed....

[Sunscape]

I just returned from the cottage and my cham panther has this sticking out,
we have soaked him in some water to moisten it up to see if it will fall off and no such luck, he seems to be dehydrated as well, he is familiar with our squirt bottle, so he has been drinking from that (a ton of water) Diego has plenty of strength as well....

I have attached an image.. please help


http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunbeachvac/7244484638/in/photostream/lightbox/

With today being a holiday the reptile vet is closed

 

[justjumpit621]

get KY jelly and load it up, it is a prolapse and will need to be fixed by a vet tomorrow if the jelly does not help it go back in. Keep it moist so it doesn't dry out and die or it will need surgery.

also it will not fall off it is his hemipenis/intestine so don't try to pull it either!

 

[Sunscape]

Thanks soo much, the problem may be that it has been out for sometime and seemed to be dryed up I will try and get an apt asap !!!

Anything else I can do in the meantime ?

 

[justjumpit621]

Thanks soo much, the problem may be that it has been out for sometime and seemed to be dryed up I will try and get an apt asap !!!

Anything else I can do in the meantime ?

Just the jelly, spray it with water as much as possible if you aren't able to get the jelly right away (make sure if you do it's plain not tingly or anything like that ) more soaking and hydrating and just hope for the best. Has he gone to the bathroom recently? It can be caused from being impacted and straining, but it is fairly common.

 

[xeonic]

I'm no expert, but I don't like the color of the prolapse. It should be pink.

 

[Sunscape]

There has been an improvement in his coloring, more hydrated now
Went out to the drug store to purchase some jelly and put some on, I can only hope the vet can see him first thing tomorrow! I really appreciate all your help and I will keep you posted as soon as we have news.

Thanks again!

 

[xeonic]

I wish you luck and a speedy recovery.

 

[Solid Snake]

There has been an improvement in his coloring, more hydrated now
Went out to the drug store to purchase some jelly and put some on, I can only hope the vet can see him first thing tomorrow! I really appreciate all your help and I will keep you posted as soon as we have news.

Thanks again!

Good to hear! Just keep it coated and moist until the vet can see him.

I hope for a smooth recovery for him.

 

[sandrachameleon]

ky to keep moist (the type without the spermicde)
Hyperosmotic solution /sucrose to reduce swelling - which may allow for it be to inserted. However if it was out/exposed for awhile and dried, amputation may be the only way to proceed. veterinarian will advise

good luck

 

[Sunscape]

the earliest apt with the vet I could get is at 1:30pm (Central) Diego seems to be acting his normal self this morning, warming up and drinking from his dripper. The only problem is the prolapse We have been trying to keep it moist with the jelly and water, but it is looking pretty dried out

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunbeachvac/7249304318/in/photostream

Thanks so very much everyone, fingers and toes are crossed for the poor little guy that all goes well at the vets this afternoon.

 

[Sunscape]

Update ***

We seen the vet this afternoon and things look not so good, he is on a mini vacation (under vet care) Dr did the soaking of sugar solution, he just called and managed to push it back in with a few stitches.. he will be under observation for the next 24 hours, the end is quite dry and he is hoping that it will soften up and there is not alot of damage.

I will keep you posted as we find out more

 

[juju]

good to hear that things are getting a little better

 

[laurie]

I am so glad to hear this. I was really worried, that looked bad. Glad you got to the vet.

 

[Sunscape]

He is home I think he is happy to be home too... ate a silk worm and drank lots of water.

Well Diego is home from his overnight stay at the vets, he isnt out of the clear yet. The vet would like to see him Friday morning to remove a stitch or two.. he has a total a 4 stitches-warm soaks 1-2 times a day keeping the area moist.
Baytril once a day for 14 days to avoid infection.

I have attached a few images of Diego while having his first soak back at home.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunbeachvac/7258028496/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunbeachvac/7258031786/

 

[justjumpit621]

He is home I think he is happy to be home too... ate a silk worm and drank lots of water.

Well Diego is home from his overnight stay at the vets, he isnt out of the clear yet. The vet would like to see him Friday morning to remove a stitch or two.. he has a total a 4 stitches-warm soaks 1-2 times a day keeping the area moist.
Baytril once a day for 14 days to avoid infection.

I have attached a few images of Diego while having his first soak back at home.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunbeachvac/7258028496/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunbeachvac/7258031786/

You are sure this is a certified reptile vet right? Just asking because baytr
il daily is a bit much for a chameleon, their metabolism is slower than other animals and usually they advise every 3days instead of everyday. May just want to ask him in case of possible overdose.