Wishing Elmo a quick recovery. np

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Posted by filthy on December 03, 1999 at 11:25:18:

In Reply to: Elmo Needs Our Prayers, Now More Than Ever 8( posted by Candace @ Reptile Rescue on December 02, 1999 at 12:58:00:

: I have some unfortunate news for everyone who has helped out with Elmo, the sick desert iguana. As I write this he is on his way back to the vet - things are looking very grave for Elmo.

: Despite what seemed to be a bit of a recovery, he has since 2 days ago, stopped eating, will not come out of his hiding area and has turned a dark grey. It sounds like Elmo is now severely dehydrated, even though he was sucking up the water like there was no tomorrow.

: I have strongly recommended some bloodwork to be done - this sounds more like a bacterial infection at this point, than him just trying to hibernate. She has done everything right for Elmo. He was hospitalized a while ago, with similar symptoms and recovered, with the help of antibiotics and fluids.

: There is the possibility that he is a wild-caught specimen, imported here to Canada, and then sold at a major pet-store under the pretense that he was captive-born. But these problems have been with him since day one. Hmmmmmmm...anyone else suspicious?

: Anyways, Elmo really really needs everyone to pull together for him now more than ever. Everyone's support over the past few weeks is extremely appreciated - Elmo's owner is so pleased to have so many "friends" out there! Let's keep our fingers crossed! I will keep you posted.

: Candace

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: : I have some unfortunate news for everyone who has helped out with Elmo, the sick desert iguana. As I write this he is on his way back to the vet - things are looking very grave for Elmo. : : Despite what seemed to be a bit of a recovery, he has since 2 days ago, stopped eating, will not come out of his hiding area and has turned a dark grey. It sounds like Elmo is now severely dehydrated, even though he was sucking up the water like there was no tomorrow. : : I have strongly recommended some bloodwork to be done - this sounds more like a bacterial infection at this point, than him just trying to hibernate. She has done everything right for Elmo. He was hospitalized a while ago, with similar symptoms and recovered, with the help of antibiotics and fluids. : : There is the possibility that he is a wild-caught specimen, imported here to Canada, and then sold at a major pet-store under the pretense that he was captive-born. But these problems have been with him since day one. Hmmmmmmm...anyone else suspicious? : : Anyways, Elmo really really needs everyone to pull together for him now more than ever. Everyone's support over the past few weeks is extremely appreciated - Elmo's owner is so pleased to have so many "friends" out there! Let's keep our fingers crossed! I will keep you posted. : : Candace

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