Re: SIC IGGY

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Posted by NUBS on December 08, 2000 at 14:39:49:

In Reply to: Re: SIC IGGY posted by Harry's Dad on December 08, 2000 at 03:22:55:

: I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THIS GUY IS WHERE THE IGGY WAS FOUND OR ANYTHING OR I ASSURE YOU I WOULD TAKE ACTION MYSELF AS FOR THE TAIL I THINK THE BREAK IS RAHTER RECENT DUE TO THE FACT HE DOESNT LIKE WHEN I TOUCH IT I FIGURE THAT MEANS ITS SORE HIS UM POOP IS MAINLY WHITE N RUNNY I PLAN ON GETTING HIM TO THE VET AS SOON AS I CAN FOR A CHECK UP BUT THAT MAY NOT BE TILL NEXT WEEK HE SEEMS KINDA CLUMSY TO ME BUT THAT COULD BE FROM NOT BEING TAKEN CARE OF FOR A WEEK HE WAS JUST RECENTLY FOUND AND RESCUED BY THE PET STORE I TOOK HIM IN BECAUSE I FIGURED HE WOULD BE BETTER OFF HERE WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS TIME TO WORK WITH HIM INSTEAD OF SITTING HIM IN A CAGE AND HOPING HE GETS BETTER AND IF HE DOES DIE AT LEAST HIS LAST DAYS WILL BE MORE COMFORTABLE AND NOT ALONE GOD FORBID THAT HAPPENS MY OTHER IG IS IN HER CAGE ON TYPE MY DRESSER (SHE'S AN ASS) DOESNT COME OUT MUCH NEVER DID EVEN B4 THIS IGGY SHOWED UPI DONT THINK THE IG HAS ANY DISEASE OR VIRI I JUST THINK HIS PROBLEMS ARE A DIRECT CAUSE FROM BEING ABONDONED IT IS GETTING DOWN TO 20 25 DEGREES AT NIGHT AROUND HERE AND NOT OVER 45 IN THE DAY IM SURE THE HOUSE WASNT MUCH WARMER THAN 40 AT ALL HE IS PRETTY ACTIVE AS I SAID BUT HE DOESNT SEEM TO CARE TO MUCH ABOUT HEATING UP HE ISNT TO INTERESTED IN THE HEATING STATION I SET UP FOR HIM IVE PLACED HIM IN SEVERAL TIMES HE IS EATING GOOD AND IVE GOT HIGH HOPES

I APRECIATE ALL HELP THANKS ALOT

Ok, first question: Will the tail grow back?
: It may or may not, it depends of a few things, one reason it might not, is if it's been broke in the wrong area. An iguana's tail, is made up of 4 to 5 sections. These sections are where the normal break off point is when needed for self-defense. Regrowth from these sections, is around 90% but if the tail has been broken between these section joints, regrowth (from my understand) is very low, if at all. We have a 6 yr. old who's tail has been stubbed since we got her 3 years ago.
: Second question: Can the toes be straighten?
: The answer is No, if the damage is old or if it was caused by MBD. One thing I would suggest is watching all of them for signs of infection. They need to be removed asap if this happens.

: Now, I have a question for you, has a fecal test been done of this iguana yet? If it hasn't I'd suggest you take a sample into your Vet's office as soon as possible. Use a zip-lock baggie and make sure the sample is fresh.
: A side note: Someone should report to officials, (if they haven't already) this person that left this iguana in a house for a week. If this person doesn't have to answer for his/her actions, they haven't learned a thing about caring for an animal.
: Best wishes on your new ig,
: HD

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: : I HAVE NO IDEA WHO THIS GUY IS WHERE THE IGGY WAS FOUND OR ANYTHING OR I ASSURE YOU I WOULD TAKE ACTION MYSELF AS FOR THE TAIL I THINK THE BREAK IS RAHTER RECENT DUE TO THE FACT HE DOESNT LIKE WHEN I TOUCH IT I FIGURE THAT MEANS ITS SORE HIS UM POOP IS MAINLY WHITE N RUNNY I PLAN ON GETTING HIM TO THE VET AS SOON AS I CAN FOR A CHECK UP BUT THAT MAY NOT BE TILL NEXT WEEK HE SEEMS KINDA CLUMSY TO ME BUT THAT COULD BE FROM NOT BEING TAKEN CARE OF FOR A WEEK HE WAS JUST RECENTLY FOUND AND RESCUED BY THE PET STORE I TOOK HIM IN BECAUSE I FIGURED HE WOULD BE BETTER OFF HERE WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS TIME TO WORK WITH HIM INSTEAD OF SITTING HIM IN A CAGE AND HOPING HE GETS BETTER AND IF HE DOES DIE AT LEAST HIS LAST DAYS WILL BE MORE COMFORTABLE AND NOT ALONE GOD FORBID THAT HAPPENS MY OTHER IG IS IN HER CAGE ON TYPE MY DRESSER (SHE'S AN ASS) DOESNT COME OUT MUCH NEVER DID EVEN B4 THIS IGGY SHOWED UPI DONT THINK THE IG HAS ANY DISEASE OR VIRI I JUST THINK HIS PROBLEMS ARE A DIRECT CAUSE FROM BEING ABONDONED IT IS GETTING DOWN TO 20 25 DEGREES AT NIGHT AROUND HERE AND NOT OVER 45 IN THE DAY IM SURE THE HOUSE WASNT MUCH WARMER THAN 40 AT ALL HE IS PRETTY ACTIVE AS I SAID BUT HE DOESNT SEEM TO CARE TO MUCH ABOUT HEATING UP HE ISNT TO INTERESTED IN THE HEATING STATION I SET UP FOR HIM IVE PLACED HIM IN SEVERAL TIMES HE IS EATING GOOD AND IVE GOT HIGH HOPES : : I APRECIATE ALL HELP THANKS ALOT : Ok, first question: Will the tail grow back? : : It may or may not, it depends of a few things, one reason it might not, is if it's been broke in the wrong area. An iguana's tail, is made up of 4 to 5 sections. These sections are where the normal break off point is when needed for self-defense. Regrowth from these sections, is around 90% but if the tail has been broken between these section joints, regrowth (from my understand) is very low, if at all. We have a 6 yr. old who's tail has been stubbed since we got her 3 years ago. : : Second question: Can the toes be straighten? : : The answer is No, if the damage is old or if it was caused by MBD. One thing I would suggest is watching all of them for signs of infection. They need to be removed asap if this happens. : : Now, I have a question for you, has a fecal test been done of this iguana yet? If it hasn't I'd suggest you take a sample into your Vet's office as soon as possible. Use a zip-lock baggie and make sure the sample is fresh. : : A side note: Someone should report to officials, (if they haven't already) this person that left this iguana in a house for a week. If this person doesn't have to answer for his/her actions, they haven't learned a thing about caring for an animal. : : Best wishes on your new ig, : : HD

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