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05-14-2007, 01:42 PM
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Health Problems
I have a Panther, Chameleon. The breeder (from Maryland)who sold it to me said it is an Ambanja he was one year old when I purchased him. I have him housed in a 24"x24"x48 screen cage 2-5.0 reptisun bulbs and a 100 watt basking light. I fill up a 80 ounce container everyday and let it drip down though a large Umbrella plant. There are also some plastic vines hanging in a couple of places and some other semi vertical and horizontal sticks that allow for better movement around the cage. Humidity is 55-60, basking temp is 85-90. All in all I think it is a decent set up. He seems to be calm and stress free. Any way, we have two problems. 1st one is constipation. Soon after I got him I noticed he did not have regular bowel movements, if any at all. I have to put him in the shower to get him to have a movement. 2nd is he has developed a spot on his left knee. It started as a small circle of light colored scales 1/8" in diameter when I noticed it. It has grown much larger and the scales inside of the circle lack color, they are mostly light gray to dark grey. He is starting a small spot on the other knee. What is going on ? How can I fix it?
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05-14-2007, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by panelson
What is going on ? How can I fix it?
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Those questions are hard to answer. I think you need to get this one to a veterinarian who is comfortable dealing with reptiles. The discoloration is possibly evidence of a generalized infection (septicemia). I would also ask the vet to examine a fecal specimen for parasites.
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05-15-2007, 12:01 PM
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Dr. Alan
Dr. Alan
Thank you for your reply. I took him to the vet last October. A fecal analysis was performed, it showed a very high protozoan count. Medications was prescribed and given, and if I recall correctly he had more regular bowel movements. Could the protozoa increase in numbers again and could this be causing his constipation?
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05-15-2007, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by panelson
I took him to the vet last October. A fecal analysis was performed, it showed a very high protozoan count. Medications was prescribed and given, and if I recall correctly he had more regular bowel movements. Could the protozoa increase in numbers again and could this be causing his constipation?
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Short answer. Yes.
But what do you mean by "protozoa"? Coccidia? Something flagellated? And what was the medication used? Metronidazole (flagyl)?
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05-16-2007, 09:22 AM
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I think I remember the vet referring to flagelated protozoa but I am not sure and the medicine is Metronidazole.
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05-16-2007, 06:58 PM
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At a minimum and if you can get a specimen, have a fecal check done again.
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05-18-2007, 10:33 AM
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I've made an appointment to see my vet next week. The rings of light colored scales on his knees really has me stumped???
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