pogismom
Hatchling Member
In my post of Repticom Help Me...I alluded to a vet trip for Pogi due to loss of appetite and to get her first 'well visit'. My fears were confirmed...pinworms and coccidia. She is now on Albon once a day for 7 days, and Panacur once a week for 3 wks. They gave her a dose of the Albon in the vet office to show me how to administer. She is 19 grams. They thought she was a little small but very active and alert. Plus gave me a reptile probiotic to give daily while on treatment. We have a recheck next week to see if the cocidia is under control. Then another one in 3 wks for her pinworms. Apparently her readings on her stool sample were VERY high for both. She did say pinworms can trigger the other to rise. Plus cause her lack of appetite. In addition they said she was too young to tell what gender. Also filed her nails for me. I feel pretty fortunate to have a good exotic vet in the small southern town I live in. She has treated all my birds, rabbit, and guinea pigs. What's nice too is she has owned many of the pets she treats so she is very empathetic with her clients and patients. She did warn me that cocidia was contagious...which is freaking me out a little since I have been the one to hold her the most and even rub noses with her. UGH. she is just to darn cute for me not to want to snuggle with her. just glad we got her started on the meds. The dose is small enough too for me to quickly squirt it in her mouth when I massage her mouth open. So small I'm afraid to hurt her.
I was also advised to cut back on the proteins, and try not to let her gorge on them when offered to help avoid impaction. I also need to work on getting her interest in greens by mashing her food more. Plus she recommended dandelion greens which are not available in our regular grocery stores...and mustard greens and an Italian green that she says is similar to dandelion but again not regularly available.
When I got home I followed up on everything she said to do including sanitizing her accessories and old tank with a pre-diluted bleach I bought. I washed everything in HOT water in the tub after letting soak. Problem is I also did her water bowl and even though it was just a drop, it still has the faintest bleach of smell on it...I have soaked it in hot water but still can get a whiff. Plan to stick it in dishwasher tonight to see if it helps. Fear of poisoning her.
Well, I hope this will not turn into other things. I love how pet stores etc...advertise them as beginners pets...just like they do with guinea pigs....these are not for beginners considering all the potential issues that arise and need to be taken care of. I bet all those other beardies in her tank are infected too. Will let the petstore know about it.
I was also advised to cut back on the proteins, and try not to let her gorge on them when offered to help avoid impaction. I also need to work on getting her interest in greens by mashing her food more. Plus she recommended dandelion greens which are not available in our regular grocery stores...and mustard greens and an Italian green that she says is similar to dandelion but again not regularly available.
When I got home I followed up on everything she said to do including sanitizing her accessories and old tank with a pre-diluted bleach I bought. I washed everything in HOT water in the tub after letting soak. Problem is I also did her water bowl and even though it was just a drop, it still has the faintest bleach of smell on it...I have soaked it in hot water but still can get a whiff. Plan to stick it in dishwasher tonight to see if it helps. Fear of poisoning her.
Well, I hope this will not turn into other things. I love how pet stores etc...advertise them as beginners pets...just like they do with guinea pigs....these are not for beginners considering all the potential issues that arise and need to be taken care of. I bet all those other beardies in her tank are infected too. Will let the petstore know about it.