Another update.. His conditions only seem to worsen. He was starting to get some energy back, though his fat pads were still depleting and losing weight. I left a water bowl in his tank while also providing water/pedialyte/probiotics through a syringe. He got most of his water this way. I am doing my best to keep him
hydrated, but it seems as if his eyes keep sinking. His eyes are severely sunken in. It seems like he should be getting more than enough water, though. Another issue, he vomited blood again. I saw it this time, so I can confirm it was vomit, as he went through the gagging and throwing his head around routine. It was not as much this time, but still enough to worry about. Should I begin to consider cancer or any liver issues? He is not overweight, and never has been. I don't feel any masses in his belly, but that does not mean that there is nothing there. He started
blackbearding immediately after he vomited and went to sleep after I cleaned everything up. This morning, he woke up and walked around a bit, even going to his water bowl to drink a bit. He looks very weak and unwell, but he's not
blackbearding at the moment. After he drank a bit of water, he went to his basking spot and started to sleep. He is looking terrible, and I'm really starting to worry about him. I'm trying to work out a vet appointment, I'll just have to drive a few hours away sometime. Right now the vet is only open a couple of hours, which conflict with my work schedule. I am considering returning to the previous vet, only to have xray and tests done so that I can determine what should be done then. I know what to look for in the xrays and the blood tests, and I can always just call another vet to see what they make of the results. Thanks for everyone's help up to this moment. I really appreciate it. Hoping he starts to feel better very soon.