Hello Chad,
How is Oscar doing today?
I am happy to hear that he is showing some improvements in some areas.
Poor thing, I am sure that he isn't happy about having his tank furniture out though!
Those bumps just came up out of nowhere then? They could still be calcium deposits for some reason, developing. It sounds like they could be a little tender for him.
That is great to hear he was basking on his own & not in his hide! I hope he is feeling better.
It is always nice when the vet has an in house blood station to do the report so you don't have to wait long for results. An ultrasound would be a good idea, I know they are expensive though.
I hope things go well on the 14th, that is coming up soon. It would be good to get some type of definitive answer. He has been able to lift his body up off of the flood now since you have increased his protein & vitamin B1? He is having more muscle twitches?
Something in his system is off & it is causing an improper balance of vitamins or minerals, it seems like to me. He is not limp like he was now?
Can he hold his tail up?
Oh he threw up some? It is most likely the B1. Give just a tiny amount. Your measurements sound good. There is no set guidelines for most vitamins & minerals for reptiles. On a lot of supplements which are water soluble you can give 10-15mg/kg but on others it would be better to give on a lower end of 5mg/kg. Did you give him the supplement on an empty tummy also?
I would start him on 5mg/kg. Can you get that measured out?
I can help with getting it dosed if you mix the powder with 15mls of water & 15 mls of white karo syrup to make a suspension solution.
Let me try to see if I can find anything at all regarding the dose & I will get back with you on here.
Tracie
How is Oscar doing today?
I am happy to hear that he is showing some improvements in some areas.
Poor thing, I am sure that he isn't happy about having his tank furniture out though!
Those bumps just came up out of nowhere then? They could still be calcium deposits for some reason, developing. It sounds like they could be a little tender for him.
That is great to hear he was basking on his own & not in his hide! I hope he is feeling better.
It is always nice when the vet has an in house blood station to do the report so you don't have to wait long for results. An ultrasound would be a good idea, I know they are expensive though.
I hope things go well on the 14th, that is coming up soon. It would be good to get some type of definitive answer. He has been able to lift his body up off of the flood now since you have increased his protein & vitamin B1? He is having more muscle twitches?
Something in his system is off & it is causing an improper balance of vitamins or minerals, it seems like to me. He is not limp like he was now?
Can he hold his tail up?
Oh he threw up some? It is most likely the B1. Give just a tiny amount. Your measurements sound good. There is no set guidelines for most vitamins & minerals for reptiles. On a lot of supplements which are water soluble you can give 10-15mg/kg but on others it would be better to give on a lower end of 5mg/kg. Did you give him the supplement on an empty tummy also?
I would start him on 5mg/kg. Can you get that measured out?
I can help with getting it dosed if you mix the powder with 15mls of water & 15 mls of white karo syrup to make a suspension solution.
Let me try to see if I can find anything at all regarding the dose & I will get back with you on here.
Tracie