Re: Think Ig is Dying. Help, Please.

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Posted by John-Paul on June 09, 2002 at 10:35:02:

In Reply to: Think Ig is Dying. Help, Please. posted by Annette on June 08, 2002 at 23:54:15:

Well, if you truly think she is sick, then I recommend taking her to the vet to be checked. Do you think she could be depressed about her new living situation? Some iguanas take a bit of time to get used to new enclosures, in fact most do. The lethargy is what bothers me. When an iguana needs to get used to something they usually act out and sometimes act a bit depressed, but if your iguana is more lethargic than you think she should be I suggest a vet visit. Only you know your iguana well enough to decide, but I know what I would do.

John-Paul
: About three weeks ago, I began work to enhance my ig's habitat. She was out for about six hours, and the work was not finished. Cardboard replaced half the top of her enclosure, where plywood used to be, for now. She has not been eating much for about a week. She is dropping weight. I called the vet and he said to hydrate her, in the tub twice daily, and to force feed her baby veggie food. She is lethargic (sp?), and right now her night light is on in enclosure, and she is lying with her head on her water dish. I have an appointment for the vet when he is in on Monday morning. What do you all think? Any advice? I am so upset. She is about 5.5 years old.

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: Well, if you truly think she is sick, then I recommend taking her to the vet to be checked. Do you think she could be depressed about her new living situation? Some iguanas take a bit of time to get used to new enclosures, in fact most do. The lethargy is what bothers me. When an iguana needs to get used to something they usually act out and sometimes act a bit depressed, but if your iguana is more lethargic than you think she should be I suggest a vet visit. Only you know your iguana well enough to decide, but I know what I would do. : John-Paul : : About three weeks ago, I began work to enhance my ig's habitat. She was out for about six hours, and the work was not finished. Cardboard replaced half the top of her enclosure, where plywood used to be, for now. She has not been eating much for about a week. She is dropping weight. I called the vet and he said to hydrate her, in the tub twice daily, and to force feed her baby veggie food. She is lethargic (sp?), and right now her night light is on in enclosure, and she is lying with her head on her water dish. I have an appointment for the vet when he is in on Monday morning. What do you all think? Any advice? I am so upset. She is about 5.5 years old.

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