Hi Tracie,Hello,
That is terrific news then, I am very happy for you both!
If she has a mild infection then the Baytril should clear it up pretty quickly. I hope Shenron is feeling
better & gets her appetite back soon also.
Do you have a copy of the blood test you could post? The uric acid levels most of the time should be
3-4mg/dl for normal function. If the levels are low that can indicate a vitamin or mineral deficiency, or
dehydration. In some cases, low kidney function can be a precursor for gout, yes. In later stages, the
uric acid levels are high, which indicates compromised kidneys & or renal failure in some cases.
Gout or septic arthritis are usually caused by a lot of the same issues & often go hand in hand together.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Tracie,Hello,
Great, thanks. I will definitely look them over once you post them.
How is she doing today?
Tracie
Thank you for the insight, Tracie. I'll talk to her vet about potential hypothyroidism. How is that generally treated? I see that iodine supplements can be used for that, either orally or intravenously.Hello!
Yes thanks, I was able to see the blood tests. It is hard when they have good & bad days but hopefully
soon she will have more good than bad! The antibiotics might be upsetting her system also. The basophils
are a little high. That can indicate some thyroid issues, meaning it isn't producing quite enough thyroid
hormone. That could be one reason why she isn't real active right now.
The AST (liver enzymes), calcium, & Uric acid (kidney readings) are all good. Overall the report isn't bad
at all.
Keep trying with the other insects & salads/greens, hopefully she will start eating more soon.
Tracie
Tracie,Hello,
Yes, antibiotics tend to make them more tired & affects their appetites, too.
There isn't a lot of documentation but you could give rich sources of iodine such as organic kelp,
which is very safe. I would hesitate giving straight thyroid medication without a confirmation on
low thyroid output. I can do more research on the levels to see what else might be able to be done,
should the output be somewhat low.
If you were to use straight iodine, it should be used with care so it doesn't cause dysfunction instead.
There are varying percentages of Iodine, too. Reptiles are sensitive so less is better.
Keep us posted on her!
Tracie
Hi Tracie,Hello,
You are very welcome. Let us know how things go at the vet visit. I hope she is feeling better.
It may take some time to get levels up, but keep at it.
Tracie
Tracie,Hello,
Oh bless her, I am sorry to hear about the results. How is she looking, does she have any darkness
to her beard at all?
I am not sure why she would be impacted, what type of foods are you giving, that could cause some
type of impaction problems?
I hope the Cisapride helps out, for the infection in her system. She isn't eating on her own then? You
could also give some manuka honey or raw unpasteurized honey for her a few drops a couple of times
per week to help boost her system some. Be sure to keep her warmer overnight to help too.
Keep us posted on her & her condition.
Tracie
Tracie,Hello,
How is your girl doing? Bless her, I am not sure why this would have happened. There are increasing
numbers of cases like this, meaning, illness, etc hitting out of the blue.
Wow, so the bloodwork came back normal now? I'm happy to hear that the Cisapride helped out for the
infection. Are they going to do an ultrasound on her to try & determine what the fluids might be?
Has she been tested for Adenovirus?
You can try giving some liquid or powdered milk thistle. Perhaps her liver might be having a little trouble,
even if the blood values are somewhat normal.
Do you have a copy of the blood test you could post?
I'm sure that has to be frustrating not knowing what is going on. Keep trying with her, & be sure to keep
her warm enough at night right now. Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
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