DaisyDragon123
Sub-Adult Member
I'm sorry that Charlie tested positive for salmonella and s. fonticola. Did the vet say how high the levels were and what antibiotic he recommends? I would call him up and ask him to explain the s. fonticola. I can't find much on it. I missed one of your earlier questions about Daisy's atadenovirus test. The test was through a swab of her vent (can't remember the correct spelling. ..cholocal swab) and she is positive. Little Dragon is also positive for adeno. If Charlie is going to go on antibiotics I would start him on some probiotics. Some questions that you may want to ask the vet are: Is the level of salmonella so high that it warrants treatment, since most reptiles carry salmonella anyway. How is the s. fonticola affecting Charlie? What would happen if Charlie did not undergo antibiotics? Could his immune system kick it on its own? What cleaning procedures should be followed? Any special instructions regarding cleaning such as preferred method or product for disinfecting? Please keep us informed.