Raven & others....I'm thinking aloud on the kidney thing

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Posted by Iguanamomma on May 19, 2000 at 12:14:09:

Raven that is simply FANTASTIC that his leggies are going again. Never thought you'd appreciate the slashing, huh? LOL

I'm thinking that I understand why T/iZ's mom are recommending the blood panel even tho this seems to have gotten Napoleon back on all 4 feet. As I recall, Q's problem originated due to animal protein (misinformed not bad owner *smile* just like moi) iZ's began due to an infection that was missed for awhile (by vet not cos mom thought everything was ok). I don't know if you've had Napoleon since hatchling size and I don't know what his diet has been lifelong. If there was animal protein in it, then you can pretty much assume this caused the problem. On the other hand, I *think* trouble caused by animal protein takes a few years to show up. However, if it is being caused by some sort of infection, this needs to be id-ed and treated with Rx.

Raven, I have to warn you that those blood panels are pricey BUT in the long run it would be worth it. Our vet has a credit card system that is good only at the clinic with a low interest rate--of course, this is usually a good clue that he don't work cheap *grin* If you're interested, there is a best way and a not so good way of drawing blood on an ig. Someone could go over that with you so you can go in to the vet knowing what should happen.

Thank you for understanding that I was trying to help in re to your vet. We went to one once and $35 later he says "Oh, I don't really know about this kind of iguana." Hello?? Okay, so it *was* a helmeted iguana but I had called his staff before going in to specifically ? his ability to work with this kind. *sigh* Ended sadly and we've ALL cried enuf around here this week so I'll spare the details.

Anyway, I am *thrilled* that Napoleon is doing better! I know you are, too. *smile*

glenda

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: Raven that is simply FANTASTIC that his leggies are going again. Never thought you'd appreciate the slashing, huh? LOL : I'm thinking that I understand why T/iZ's mom are recommending the blood panel even tho this seems to have gotten Napoleon back on all 4 feet. As I recall, Q's problem originated due to animal protein (misinformed not bad owner *smile* just like moi) iZ's began due to an infection that was missed for awhile (by vet not cos mom thought everything was ok). I don't know if you've had Napoleon since hatchling size and I don't know what his diet has been lifelong. If there was animal protein in it, then you can pretty much assume this caused the problem. On the other hand, I *think* trouble caused by animal protein takes a few years to show up. However, if it is being caused by some sort of infection, this needs to be id-ed and treated with Rx. : Raven, I have to warn you that those blood panels are pricey BUT in the long run it would be worth it. Our vet has a credit card system that is good only at the clinic with a low interest rate--of course, this is usually a good clue that he don't work cheap *grin* If you're interested, there is a best way and a not so good way of drawing blood on an ig. Someone could go over that with you so you can go in to the vet knowing what should happen. : Thank you for understanding that I was trying to help in re to your vet. We went to one once and $35 later he says "Oh, I don't really know about this kind of iguana." Hello?? Okay, so it *was* a helmeted iguana but I had called his staff before going in to specifically ? his ability to work with this kind. *sigh* Ended sadly and we've ALL cried enuf around here this week so I'll spare the details. : Anyway, I am *thrilled* that Napoleon is doing better! I know you are, too. *smile* : glenda

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