Nardo":38w34mxb said:Hi all,
An update
He has been looking really good the past 2 days, and really doesn't like laying in the sun, just wants to cuddle up in the shade! Sooky bum. His tail was twitching like crazy also
https://youtu.be/WiMEa-MjlYU Sitting in the sun, 0:46 seconds him running and hiding for shade
https://youtu.be/bXQ9oLCuz9w
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Am after some advice for his MBD treatment/recovery plan (unsure of amounts and frequency);
-Firstly, his housing is a little ICU unit fenced off in his viv, checking temps constantly, 12" from UVB
-How many ml to syringe feed per day? And 2 times per day? I have been using baby food & electrolytes/water approx 0.4ml each, Calcivet drops every 2nd day 0.03ml
-I have Wombaroo (haven't used), Calci & D3 dusting every 2nd day (D3 bad?)
-Herpaboost, Critta care are due to arrive in 2 days as they didn't have stock, how many ml?
-Should I order Repashy too? Yes .... wont hurt to keep some GrubPie on hand and it increases your options.
See this for guidance on volumes , viewtopic.php?f=45&t=232687
need to know his weight in grams (and be concervative (go for low volume but multiple times per day)
Herpaboost has instructions on back of bottle regarding vol/gram body weight , same for crittacare , also info on their webpage (VetaFarm).
When I was treating Wriggles this is what VetaFarm emailed to me when I asked for help :
You may find it easier to mix the herpaboost with a little warm water – so measure the dose by sucking up with the syringe only ( no needle ).
You will then add a small amount of hot water and mix. The best medication needle to use will be either be a 14g or 16g needle.
-He ate 3 crickets Sunday, 1 yesterday, 2 today so far on his own, should I be force feeding him more? <<< what size are the crickets ? how heavy is he atm ?
-His poop is not formed. He drank SOO much water last night in his bath!
What else can I be doing? Want to make sure I am doing everything I possibly can for him
So so proud of my lil man for pushing through.
Thank you in advance
Nardo":orx8q8l1 said:I have alternated with small and medium sized crickets and will only get small for now until other bugs arrive
He had 1 seizure today and after he drank SOOOO much water and diluted electrolytes. He belly is literally as full as it can be!!! He did this other day too. Gave him a bath today and he squeezed out a little white lump and only tiny wet poop 2 nights ago.
He is 12.5g right now with a massive water belly. My scales aren't new but I cross checked with water in syringe. Haven't weighed him before and Vet didn't give me any info..
Thank you for medicine info, Grub Pie on the way and other meds, will re-evaluate when they are all here
-(Not best comparison photo)Left: today in the Sun, ribs showing. Right: FAT water belly!! Cannot be any fuller lil potato
-I have been concerned about black part on his tail, there is a bit of skin is flappy there and a little bit further down has skin also, Tail rot? Also, he has black dots on his side, hard to see but definitely an off black, mites?
<<< might be a bit of retained shed or a healed injury , next shed should fix that I think.
<<< I think those little black marks are just blemishes on a few scales, they'll should come off with the next shed.
Gahhh every little thing is stressing me!
We are so thankful to you all for the assistance
xxxxx
Nardo":niqyb445 said:We don't have other oil and to save purchasing everything under sun for my tiny lizzie
Have been using baby food for past week
He just ran around omg my heart melted!
Nardo":1edlqtpk said:He pooped!! Haha happy Mumma, looking forward to his first shed with us
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