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RIP Spike....you warmed our hearts xo 07-12-2014

Thanks everyone and thank you Tracie for all of your extremely caring and helpful advice. So sad when they pass-so thank you again for all of your thoughtfulness. Best, Suzy

I'm sad to say Spike passed away this morning.....so so sad. He had improved a few weeks back but was not 100% but was finally eating on his own worms and salad. We had a friend watch him for a few days last weekend when we thought he was doing far better (who had watched Spike before) and when...

Ok- will do! Thanks. Sounds like the soy yogurt will be easiest to give him? Do I gie him the yogurt via syringe? Any rule of thumb for how much? For how long? Thanks!!! Suzy

Hi Tracie- Thanks- he really does look so much better- today he has gotten himself up on his branch and is soaking in the UVB rays. He is mostly white- little sign of any black beard. He took water from his bowl for the first time today since two weeks ago- great sign. I'm wondering if the...

figured it out!

Forgot to add-he takes the baby food with a syringe-I feed him a few drops and then he starts licking and I drop it on his tongue-He doesn't like the syringe in his mouth though I don't blame him! The tip of his tongue was a gray white-not sure why the Dr felt it wasn't normal unless it was...

Hi Tracie- Thanks for always getting right back with great advice and thoughts-Sorry I took a few days-I have been taking care of spike, working, the kids...life ;-) I thought about what you said and tried to have him eat on his own-I sat with him while he just stared at his repti worms and...

Hi- Update on Spike -still concerned but maybe some good signs? Positive signs-He is alert mostly, seems to snooze a little more than usual but he looks around, hears us looks at movement etc., He likes his baths and is having daily poop again-However, the negative is he is not eating on his...

Thank you- My son picked the name :-) We love this little guy- still not sure what is exactly wrong- but he doesn't eat on his own-and moves around a bit- we are trying to keep him hydrated- It's hard to know what we are doing that works ....keeping out fingers crossed! Thanks for sharing!!

Thank you again....the time you have put into helping everyone on this site is highly commendable..it helps tremendously and much appreciated! Last night he was almost like is old self...even climbed up on his fave branch...this morning, he is quiet again -won't eat/drink...so I can see it's...

Hi Tracie- Here are the results-I copied and pasted so hopefully it's clear. Update from this morning-we fed him collards now 4x when his mouth was open and he ate them...won't eat on his own but ate these when we fed him. I am hoping this is all a good sign! His spirits seem much better...

Hi Tracie, Thanks so much for the info on both feeds. We have been nursing him a ton the last few days....I feel in my gut he overall is getting better (we have had no repeat seizures or breathing issues) but he is definitely still not feeling well. He is very dehydrated still-he will drink...

PS going to buy baby food today-was going to get veggies....any suggestions on the best type of food?

Hi Tracie- I don't have a copy of the blood test-I will email the vet a get all info. I forgot to mention I am giving him .12 cc of Baytril for 14 days. Spike ate only through a syringe yesterday -collards and romaine w water....he took it begrudgingly at first and then seemed to enjoy it. I...