I think Allie is dying. :(

[scubasteve25]

Oh the poor, poor baby.
I'm not trying to be harsh but the reality is that Allie NEEDS a vet asap! I'm sorry but, if you cannot afford it then you seriously need to try to find someone who can get her the care that she needs.
She is obviously suffering

im gonna see if ew can get her to a vet soon, the only guy here that takes exotics told us it was just scar tissue on her leg back when it first started. we don't really have a reptile vet anywhere near here, and we are talking a 2-4 hour drive to get to the nearest one.

 

[MissT]

Its not a matter of soon... it is a matter of NOW!
That was 5 months ago that that vet saw her and her condition has been worsening for 3 months now. No vet would be able to deny what this is now - so, regardless of the previous experience you had, I think even the first vet would be able to help if that is the only option!
It is important that she starts getting internal treatment IMMEDIATELY.
It has now been a week since the first post on this thread... another week that she has had to fight this without the medicine that *could* save her life - I know that you have mentioned financial issues but, as I said, if you cant get her the help she needs now, you need to quickly decide what to do, for her own good.

 

[scubasteve25]

Its not a matter of soon... it is a matter of NOW!
That was 5 months ago that that vet saw her and her condition has been worsening for 3 months now. No vet would be able to deny what this is now - so, regardless of the previous experience you had, I think even the first vet would be able to help if that is the only option!
It is important that she starts getting internal treatment IMMEDIATELY.
It has now been a week since the first post on this thread... another week that she has had to fight this without the medicine that *could* save her life - I know that you have mentioned financial issues but, as I said, if you cant get her the help she needs now, you need to quickly decide what to do, for her own good.

ok, im not sure if you are trying to be condescending here. but that's how its coming across, between work, and 3 kids, the time is more the issue than anything else. i said soon, soon as in the day after tmrw when payday comes around. what "help" do you suggest we get her other than take her to the vet ASAP. nobody here in town will take her, i have looked into this. the vet we saw was a hack. the nearest herp specialist is hours away. im not sure exactly what you want. i don't want her to suffer, and the way you word your post makes it seem like that's what you think. this is starting to cross over into the realm of a personal attack on my morals and the ability to take care of my animal. we are doing everything we can do within our means to help her the best we can. i'm sorry if that doesn't make you happy. if this is not the way you meant things. allow me to apologize in advance. this is hard on us, and we know it's hard on her. but like i said, we do what we can within our means when we can.

 

[AchiKat]

Hello,

I do think at this point, you should consider an oral anti-fungal in combination with the topical treatment too. When the fungus reaches that magnitude, it is manifesting from internal to external so it needs to be treated internally now.
You can stay with the Repta aid it is a great product. How is her appetite today?
Poor girl, she does look uncomfortable though. I am glad to hear her weight is stable right now.

Tracie

I went to the website you sent me...with all the money issues that have come up, we just can't afford $62 for 40caps. I don't even know how long that would last. Would I have to be buying them every week? Month? I don't even have anyone I could even borrow the money from....and I'm not even sure if I'd be able to pay it back or not.
Her appetite is about the same. She won't really -eat-, but she does take 1-2ml of the repta-aid 3 times a day everyday. She doesn't eat her salad anymore though...and she won't eat live feeders anymore either. She doesn't even like to come off her basking bridge anymore either. She does seem to perk up in the bath or when she sees Azreal, but other than that, she's not up for anything else.
I know she's probably very uncomfortable. I cry just about everytime I look at her....or even think about her. I HATE that this is happening to her! And I HATE feeling like there's nothing we can do about it! We've even thought about giving her to someone that can take better care of her, financially speaking, but I really don't think she would make a trip anywhere (shipping) and there's no one around here that I trust to take care of a healthy beardie, let alone a sick one.
I'm glad that her weight is holding okay now too. She's not gaining as much as I'd like her to, but at least she's not really losing any either.

 

[evanescent]

*hugs*
this is Rea..
just wanted to say that whatever you decide to do, i'll back you on it..
yf's an awful disease, and there's really nothing you can do..
she's suffering, and that's not fair..
sometimes, letting them walk over the Rainbow Bridge is the kindest thing you can possibly do..

I work at a veterinary clinic, and so i've watched a lottt of people try too hard..
honestly, everyone at the clinic wonders 'why?' about those people who fight sooo hard to keep an animal alive past its time..
Sometimes the selfishness that you'll miss someone's the only reason they're still there..
I've known tons of people to keep pets past the 'please kill me..' time..
it's not fair to them, or to the animal..

It's not an object of money, it's an object of 'What's Fair'...

We always tell our clients with terminal illness pets to take it on a day-to-day basis..
Is she eating today? Is she happy to see me? Does she seem to enjoy basking? Does she seem to be in obvious pain?
When too many of those questions become 'no's, then it's probably time to gather your strength up and say 'Goodbye, Allie, we love you..'

No one can say that you didn't try. Whatever you decide to do, I back you 100%.

 

[greathouseFarm]

I am so sorry that I have missed all of this and not been there for you guys. Please email me if you need anything. You guys are excellent caregivers! And we all know you have loved her the best way!

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is Allie doing today?
I agree, it is hard to know when to let go. Usually they let you know when it is time.
I am sorry she has had so much trouble.
As for the tablets, they would last for quite awhile & you wouldn't have to order anymore for a long time.
You have done phenomenal with her so no shame in anything. Please let us know how she is doing.

Tracie

 

[AchiKat]

Rea and Beth....thank you so much! It made me cry just hearing that! We've been feeling so bad about all this...we feel so bad for even thinking about it...but we know it's prolly best for Allie.

Tracie, thank you too! She is not doing so well today. She's not eating at all, even when I try to feed her with the syringe. She keeps falling off her basking bridge. Oh, and today, just about an hour ago, I saw little spots of poo (like 2 or so) in her tank. I didn't see the actual poo so I thought maybe she's laying on it. I picked her up, and there it was, hanging halfway out her vent. I took her in to wash her off and give her a bath and I had to physically pull it out of her vent. Gave her a bath and she drank a TON! Idk, but she's been doing that ever since she stopped eating. I guess maybe it's 'cause she's not eating greens anymore so she's not getting as much water as she use to. The only time we ever see her active is when she's in the bath. =/

For anyone else that is reading this, please....no negative comments. We're going through enough as it is.

Thank you for the concern everyone...I will keep you guys updated as much as time will allow.

 

[garner84]

My heart goes to you and your Allie... I been in that rock and hard place before with cats and dogs... animals become apart of the family, it's never easy seeing them sick. I noticed you stated about bath time, and how she likes it... maybe you could give her several baths during the day.. the water is soothing and if it helps her to be active some, it could help. I don't know alot about yellow fungus, but just a thought. I hope she gets better!!!

 

[evanescent]

I hope she gets better!!!

not to be Evil, but YF is a terminal illness
..and it involves the skin basically melting into painful sores..

I do hope she keeps up an okay quality of life for as long as possible, though.
my heart goes out to you and Allie..

 

[scubasteve25]

allie passed away over night, we woke up this morning and she was gone. im almost in tears typing this, i knew it would happen, and i thought i was ready for it. but im not. im just trying to be strong. we loved her very much, and in her last days we tried to make her as comfortable as possible and spent as much time as we could with her. goodbye my little girl, we will miss you, and we love you. but shes in a better place now.

 

[AHBD]

I'm so sorry Steve, what a heartbreak, I know you guys loved her and were trying to do your best. All my heartfelt sympathy to you, really, as it is all another human being can offer.

 

[scubasteve25]

I'm so sorry Steve, what a heartbreak, I know you guys loved her and were trying to do your best. All my heartfelt sympathy to you, really, as it is all another human being can offer.

it really is, i can't seem to "calm" myself. no matter how much i try. im gonna miss her, and im not even sure itll sink in till we bury her, and put all her things away. thank you for your support

 

[AchiKat]

I'm sad that she is gone, we love her so much, but I'm glad she's not suffering anymore. She gets to go play at the Rainbow Bridge. R.I.P Alexstrasza, you will be missed!

 

[SimplySammy]

Just found this thread, and I am so sorry for your loss.

I am in tears right now just from reading it. There are no words of comfort I can offer, but I'll send a prayer your way to help ease the pain.


Stay strong. Focus on your healthy boy and take it day by day.

Much love.
Samantha