Kaizen
Chameleon Enthusiast
Probably not what you’re looking for, but prescription medications, including antibiotics, are probably best acquired from a vet after an exam. I’m not a vet, so my advice is only worth so much. However, I have found baytril to be a rough one for chams, and unless there is a good, veterinary backed reason for using it over other options, prudence suggests caution.Surprisingly I am "new" to using baytril.
My male and some info:
His eyes are closed (sometimes his right eye is open while the left one is shut) during the day. He'll open both eyes when I make extra noise to fill up his dripper so he drinks daily. He always goes to the dripper to drink for the first session, but the second drip session he is a 50/50 take it or leave.
Eating - He hasn't taken a cricket in 4 days. I haven't had problems in a very long time and really surprised me. I have had several male panthers that were too colorful to pass up so I bought them from small breeders that keep them outdoors.
The previous males with eye problems all arrived with gunky eyes with the bubbly issue which I massaged out with a q-tip and then they were fine. However, this particular male arrived with eyes that were closing and opening throughout the day but did not have any visible gunk build up in his eyes.
Unlike the other males that arrived with a minor eye problem, this male arrived with an eye problem that first appeared even less of an issue. The q-tip massage therapy wasn't needed and I thought several showers would do him good.
Now, he has been closing both eyes, and his mouth is filled up to a guesstimate of 33% mucus (thick saliva).
He weighs 25 grams. pictures aren't needed, what I said is exact.
I received a small bottle of baytril from a friend who lives in Ca. Does time kill potency? Should I ask my friend how old this stuff is? Should I bother asking if he kept it in his refrigerator or not? I have it in my refrigerator and have had it for over 3 weeks in my refrigerator.
I was told by a friend (who is one of the largest panther breeders in the world) that he has his vet dilute the baytril with a fruity liquid, but he is not sure what it is exactly... I hope it is something that can be found in a super market, but I have a feeling it might be something that Vets carry...
Any advice much appreciated. I am back to asking questions on here! Hurray!!!
