IGUANA CARE
 Subject: RE: iguana care
 
Author: Asra
Date:   9/22/2010 7:21 pm CDT
Hey Kathy, has bloodwork been run on her recently to rule out any other possible issues going on? Has she been dewormed lately? I know she probably doesn't have a ton of access to wormy things, but as you've got some rescues who haven't been dewormed, it is a possibility as they're in the same household.

I know that for cats and dogs who don't have an appetite, our vets give them a vitamin b12 injection (which stimulates appetite for some reason or another), but I couldn't find any information on that pertaining to the reptilian variety. Something to consult with Dr. Baillie about perhaps? I wouldn't think that loss of vision would dramatically impact appetite, as she still has her olfactory sense, but I could be wrong on that as they're very visual creatures.

All that aside, I'd offer her her FAVORITE and BEST treat ever. For my iguanas, that's bread and bananas. They absolutely freak out and go nuts for them. For Ralph, could be something different. Sure, bananas and bread aren't the best, but if it gets her eating again....

Best of luck,
az
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Kathy 9/21/2010 11:16 pm CDT
 RE: iguana care    
Asra 9/22/2010 7:21 pm CDT
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Kathy 9/22/2010 8:18 pm CDT
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