Drache613":2soyudha said:Hello,
So sorry I didn't see your other update.
She isn't eating very well right now? I hope she isn't losing too much weight. Are her hip
bones sticking out yet, or not?
Which antibiotic shot has she gotten & what was it for, the liver inflammation? Would it
be the same antibiotic, just a couple more shots?
I usually don't advocate too many medications, but it may not hurt as long as they are dosing
it correctly. Do you have her on milk thistle, too?
Has her beard been darker in color or normal?
Shedding will affect their appetite too but I don't like the losing weight. If she isn't eating
much on her own you can start supplementing her with a babyfood mixture, or critical care
powder to help out her weight.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
I’m not claiming to know anything about treatments, but after her first dose she seemed like a whole new dragon, she was running around and acting much more like herself, so perhaps she does have an infection and should have completed that treatment in the first place? I’m not sure, I really just want to help her feel better. /:EllenD":2xemz7eo said:I would be very hesitant to give her anymore of the Antibiotic at all. Dragons cannot be given Antibiotics as "preventative medicine", because when they are used this way they cause far more problems than the Dragon had to begin with, including a loss of appetite, which is the opposite of what your Dragon needs right now.
I'll let Tracie talk to you about adding the proper dosage of Milk Thistle to her Critical Care or Baby Food daily feedings, as the Milk Thistle is crucial to liver health.
Drache613":14ah9b13 said:Hello,
That is great news she seems to be doing somewhat better then. In some instances, the
medications do help them out. If they are dosed properly & given in the correct frequency,
they can be beneficial depending on what it is.
You might want to inquire on milk thistle, which does help with liver function. The vet may
have it on hand, or you can order online, too. If needed, I can help with how much to give.
How are her colors, has she had a black beard at all lately?
Tracie
She was on 3 tbsp/day, and I am now out of it. She is running around pretty quickly, but it seems more like she’s scared than excited or exploring. The BSFL finally came today, and she cocked her head to look at them, but she has yet to eat any. My vet said if she still wouldn’t eat after several days of critical care, that I should have her hospitalized.Drache613":122l0urn said:Hello,
I'm sorry she isn't doing any better yet. Is she on any antibiotics right now, or are you just
giving the critical care? How much of the critical care is she taking per day? If she doesn't
like the flavor you can try getting some baby food such as chicken, or turkey & sweet potato
or squash to mix in with it.
Be sure to keep her a little warmer over night, around 80 or so to help immune system function
for her. Keep us posted on her.
Tracie
No, she has not eaten any yet. She is much darker than usual. Today a two inch section of retained shed at the end of her tail finally came off, so I’m not sure if that’s might play any role in her appetite, but her coloration is already better since getting it off. I did get the CC from the vet. She did not seem to be reacting well to it though. She vomited it up on her last dose. She is fairly active today. More updates to comeDrache613":2pxc6ou0 said:Hello,
She looked interested in the phoenix worms but hasn't eaten any yet? How are her colors
so far?
If you do decide to take her in, please instruct them to not medicate her because many
times people leave their dragons in the hands of the vet but the dragon ends up in worse
shape than before. If they are going to keep her there for a few days then rehydrating her,
getting food into her or doing other tests is probably needed.
Did you get the critical care from the vet previously?
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
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