Smaugette

[Smaug123]

I rescued Smaug. I had no experience but researched and learned a heck of a lot. Brought this sweet girl back to health; she was dying. I've treated her for a respiratory infection. I'm an RN and definitely not a vet.
She's been sick for a few weeks with major changes: practically blind, won't eat, weight loss, dark areas, lethargic, seems to always be in a minor shedding phase. She will drink a little but use a dropper of water to supplement by letting the water drip from nose tip. Current pic attached
I am clueless at this point. I've been giving her extra Vit D3 and antibiotics used from respiratory infection. Before advising a vet visit that is unfortunately not an option Please help! She is truly my emotional support

 

[Hazelthebeardeddragon]

I rescued Smaug. I had no experience but researched and learned a heck of a lot. Brought this sweet girl back to health; she was dying. I've treated her for a respiratory infection. I'm an RN and definitely not a vet.
She's been sick for a few weeks with major changes: practically blind, won't eat, weight loss, dark areas, lethargic, seems to always be in a minor shedding phase. She will drink a little but use a dropper of water to supplement by letting the water drip from nose tip. Current pic attached
I am clueless at this point. I've been giving her extra Vit D3 and antibiotics used from respiratory infection. Before advising a vet visit that is unfortunately not an option Please help! She is truly my emotional support

What uvb and basking bulb are you using? How are you measuring temps and what is the temp reaching? What size tank is she in? What is she being fed? What is being put on her salad? Have you tried crit care food? No picture was included for me.

 

[xp29]

I rescued Smaug. I had no experience but researched and learned a heck of a lot. Brought this sweet girl back to health; she was dying. I've treated her for a respiratory infection. I'm an RN and definitely not a vet.
She's been sick for a few weeks with major changes: practically blind, won't eat, weight loss, dark areas, lethargic, seems to always be in a minor shedding phase. She will drink a little but use a dropper of water to supplement by letting the water drip from nose tip. Current pic attached
I am clueless at this point. I've been giving her extra Vit D3 and antibiotics used from respiratory infection. Before advising a vet visit that is unfortunately not an option Please help! She is truly my emotional support

Meds can reek havoc on their appetite. If you aren't using it already, I recommend getting some Oxbow critical care. You can get it on Amazon. They offer herbivore, omnivore and carnivore varieties. It's full of nutrition and will help with hydration also.

 

[Smaug123]

I rescued Smaug. I had no experience but researched and learned a heck of a lot. Brought this sweet girl back to health; she was dying. I've treated her for a respiratory infection. I'm an RN and definitely not a vet.
She's been sick for a few weeks with major changes: practically blind, won't eat, weight loss, dark areas, lethargic, seems to always be in a minor shedding phase. She will drink a little but use a dropper of water to supplement by letting the water drip from nose tip. Current pic attached
I am clueless at this point. I've been giving her extra Vit D3 and antibiotics used from respiratory infection. Before advising a vet visit that is unfortunately not an option Please help! She is truly my emotional support

Meds can reek havoc on their appetite. If you aren't using it already, I recommend getting some Oxbow critical care. You can get it on Amazon. They offer herbivore, omnivore and carnivore varieties. It's full of nutrition and will help with hydration also.

Thank you. I may try that. I only give her antibiotics twice before for respiratory infection, ex. one dose for 3 days. She always bounces right back.

 

[Smaug123]

What uvb and basking bulb are you using? How are you measuring temps and what is the temp reaching? What size tank is she in? What is she being fed? What is being put on her salad? Have you tried crit care food? No picture was included for me.

 

[Smaug123]

I just wrote a ton of info and lost it trying to attach a couple of pictures So, short recap...
UVB and basking light per online research and petsmart, which is not my normal go-to place for info. Both bulbs have been changed within the last 3-4 months. I have a temp/humidity thermometer in her tank. Humidity stays between 30 and 40%, and temp 91- 95°. She has a bit larger tank than recommended. She has been eating raspberries, Kale or mustard greens, and mealworms. I don't give dried foods. I use liquid calcium and Vit D3 via dropper.

 

[xp29]

A word of advice, taste the liquid calcium yourself. I've gotten some that was horrible, my guys all refused it vehemently, when I tasted it I understood why.

 

[Hazelthebeardeddragon]

I just wrote a ton of info and lost it trying to attach a couple of pictures So, short recap...
UVB and basking light per online research and petsmart, which is not my normal go-to place for info. Both bulbs have been changed within the last 3-4 months. I have a temp/humidity thermometer in her tank. Humidity stays between 30 and 40%, and temp 91- 95°. She has a bit larger tank than recommended. She has been eating raspberries, Kale or mustard greens, and mealworms. I don't give dried foods. I use liquid calcium and Vit D3 via dropper.

Don’t feed raspberries everyday, I’d also suggest trying different bugs!

 

[Smaug123]

What uvb and basking bulb are you using? How are you measuring temps and what is the temp reaching? What size tank is she in? What is she being fed? What is being put on her salad? Have you tried crit care food? No picture was included for me.

What uvb and basking bulb are you using? How are you measuring temps and what is the temp reaching? What size tank is she in? What is she being fed? What is being put on her salad? Have you tried crit care food? No picture was included for me.

 

[Smaug123]

I don't know why, or maybe how, to upload a picture on this site. It's usually very easy on other sites

 

[Smaug123]

A word of advice, taste the liquid calcium yourself. I've gotten some that was horrible, my guys all refused it vehemently, when I tasted it I understood why.

Absolutely horrible, I know. I just can't get her to eat her food if I sprinkle it on. Usually I just use a dropper. I give her Vit D3 that way too. Been doing it this way for at least a year

 

[Smaug123]

I don't know why, or maybe how, to upload a picture on this site. It's usually very easy on other sites

 

[Smaug123]

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She has lost more weight and has more dark streaks, including her epaulets. Still can't see, or maybe blurry because she does notice a piece of food when I place it close. She gives up when she can't grab it. No changes in dilation

 

[xp29]

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Aweeee she is precious

 

[Smaug123]

Aweeee she is precious