Hello,
I am posting this because for the past 8 days there has been some orange color in my dragons urate. I believe the issue to be some dehydration but i am curious to see if anyone else has any ideas. I have been doing a lot of reading on here and have been giving 2+ mL of water and about a 0.5mL of tart cherry juice each day to cleanse him. Each day the orange portion has become less but my questions are:
What does orange grainy urate mean?
Does this look like dehydration or maybe parasites?
Could this possibly be a kidney/liver issue?
No real signs of decreased appetite or anything although i did not feed protein for 5 days, only greens. I fed 2 large dubias this morning. He is very healthy and running around. 8 months old, 18.5 inches long and about 310 grams.
I must also add, he was treated for parasites about 3 months ago and then had a RI a month later so his kidneys have had quite a bit of strain on them. He seems active and happy but i am sharing on here as it has been 8 days now.
I know he needs the vet but my exotic vet is booked out for a few weeks. Appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Damian
I am posting this because for the past 8 days there has been some orange color in my dragons urate. I believe the issue to be some dehydration but i am curious to see if anyone else has any ideas. I have been doing a lot of reading on here and have been giving 2+ mL of water and about a 0.5mL of tart cherry juice each day to cleanse him. Each day the orange portion has become less but my questions are:
What does orange grainy urate mean?
Does this look like dehydration or maybe parasites?
Could this possibly be a kidney/liver issue?
No real signs of decreased appetite or anything although i did not feed protein for 5 days, only greens. I fed 2 large dubias this morning. He is very healthy and running around. 8 months old, 18.5 inches long and about 310 grams.
I must also add, he was treated for parasites about 3 months ago and then had a RI a month later so his kidneys have had quite a bit of strain on them. He seems active and happy but i am sharing on here as it has been 8 days now.
I know he needs the vet but my exotic vet is booked out for a few weeks. Appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Damian