Re: Obesity?

Posted by iZ's mom on December 10, 1999 at 22:54:24:

In Reply to: Obesity? posted by Kitty on December 10, 1999 at 21:48:24:

could be bloated not actual weight gain, perhaps due to being constipated ... might be that Dexter's colon is still full ... i'd try giving him daily warm soaks to help him empty out ... some exercise will also help ... iZ gets very inactive when he's constipated, which adds to the problem ...

could be a growth spurt sorta thing ... i've noticed that with iZ even tho he's almost 4yo now ... sometimes it really does seem like he grows overnight ... i don't think that obsesity is an issue with igs, but am not 100% sure of that ... what kinda diet is Dexter on? in the wild, igs pretty much exist on a low-cal salad sort of diet, so keep that in mind ...

as always tho, if you continue to feel concerned that something is "just not right", get to a qualified vet ASAP! sometimes intuition is all you really have to go on, listen to it! (*grin*)

best wishes + hugs to Dexter!
iZ's mom

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: could be bloated not actual weight gain, perhaps due to being constipated ... might be that Dexter's colon is still full ... i'd try giving him daily warm soaks to help him empty out ... some exercise will also help ... iZ gets very inactive when he's constipated, which adds to the problem ... : could be a growth spurt sorta thing ... i've noticed that with iZ even tho he's almost 4yo now ... sometimes it really does seem like he grows overnight ... i don't think that obsesity is an issue with igs, but am not 100% sure of that ... what kinda diet is Dexter on? in the wild, igs pretty much exist on a low-cal salad sort of diet, so keep that in mind ... : as always tho, if you continue to feel concerned that something is "just not right", get to a qualified vet ASAP! sometimes intuition is all you really have to go on, listen to it! (*grin*) : best wishes + hugs to Dexter! : iZ's mom

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Iguana & Water Dragon Forum ] [ FAQ ]

kingsnake.com | NRAAC.ORG | ReptileBusinessGuide.com | ReptileShowGuide.com | ReptileShows.mobi | Connected By Cars | DesertRunner.org AprilFirstBioEngineering | GunHobbyist.com | GunShowGuide.com | GunShows.mobi | GunBusinessGuide.com | club kingsnake | live stage magazine pool banner - advertise here advertise here advertise here kingsnake.com® is a registered trademark© 1997-     - this site optimized for 1024x768 resolution -