View Full Version : I dont know why I do this to myself...Iguana
So I was given an iguana this week and he is one sick puppy.
He has a serious jaw infection and hasnt eaten in a few months. He also has tail rot which if he survives the infection will need to come off.
He was on Clindamycin and is now on Metronidazole and calcium. He did drink quite a bit of juice from a syringe this morning but is so lethargic.
I am going to the vet today to see about getting a radiograph to make sure he doesnt also have an obstruction of some kind...His name is Loki but if he survives and stays with me I am going to rename him.
If anyone has any good advice please let me know if there is more I can do. Our vets here are not reptile vets and are doing the best they know how.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/gerbig4/iggy_zpsjlrezedz.jpg (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/gerbig4/media/iggy_zpsjlrezedz.jpg.html)
Sylphie
11-25-15, 10:21 AM
Uh, poor baby :( But he's lucky that he's in good hands now. Hope everything will be fine soon and good luck with him!
Minkness
11-25-15, 10:54 AM
Make sure he is getting good UV lights as well. You can also do a greens/vegie smoothie for him since he took the juice from a syringe. A little bit of yogurt (just plain or if it's organic/all natural, a fruit kind is fine too) to help him digest it easier.
I also suggest tail amputation for the tail rot if that's possible to lower the infection process, but that is best left to the discression of a vet.
If the jaw infection is external, and he's not a fighter, try a hot compress on it. Just take hot water and mix epson salt in it, then used a wash cloth (not paper towels) and soak it gently by holding it to the infected area. The heat and epson salt help draw the infection. Do this for about 10 minutes or until the tissues are softer. Then clean the area gently with some peroxide.
Do this once or twice a day.
If it's internal, you will need special meds perscribed by the vet.
Good luck. I hope he makes it.
Its was an abscess but it burst with the former owner but the jaw is still swollen. I also have some Nolvasan to disinfect the area. I agree with the tail coming off its still pretty far down but I think at this point he will die under anesthesia. He is just soooo lethargic even when I gave him a good soak.
Ive got the heat bumped to 90 at the hottest point.
Minkness
11-25-15, 12:58 PM
Poor baby =(
I'll be sending positive vibes his way for you and hope for the best.
Aaron_S
11-25-15, 01:07 PM
Iguana's tails can come off naturally if they wish so I wouldn't suspect he'd need some big surgery requiring anesthsia as long as the rot isn't too close to the body.
Minkness
11-25-15, 01:12 PM
You have a good point.
The vet closed at noon and wont be open till Friday so will go then. I have to pick up meds for the dogs anyway.
Im just going to run it by him about the tail and the quick xray. He is already on antibiotics and calcium so not much else to do. He hasnt moved except to open his eyes and he just looks miserable.
This has really put a damper on my new cornsnakes I got today. Its hard to be excited when I got this poor guy so sick..
Best of luck with him. he's such a beautiful boy, It's horrible when our pets get sick but he looks like a fighter hang in there :)
Aaron_S
11-26-15, 08:26 AM
You have a good point.
What other kind do I have?
Well after giving him his meds this morning along with some diluted cgd with juice I watched him for awhile and know for sure he also has a respiratory infection.
So with the jaw infection, an RI and tail rot, its not looking good. This what happens when a moron owner lets his sick iguana free range with no heat, the thing was sitting on his computer charger trying to stay warm when I picked him up..
I am setting up a f10 nebulizer tomorrow(I wont be home today). Luckily the antibiotics he is currently on is also good for some bacterial RI's.. Wont know for sure if its the right one without a culture though.
Minkness
11-26-15, 10:47 AM
What other kind do I have?
When you decide to be mean and make people cry. Those are NOT good points. =P
ManSlaughter33
11-26-15, 11:57 AM
When you decide to be mean and make people cry. Those are NOT good points. =P
this hahahahahah
trailblazer295
11-26-15, 12:56 PM
When you decide to be mean and make people cry. Those are NOT good points. =P
He pours the tears of children into his morning coffee.
Aaron_S
11-26-15, 01:16 PM
When you decide to be mean and make people cry. Those are NOT good points. =P
That was like ONE time (I think) and it didn't make my point any less good. They just cried.
this hahahahahah You be quiet.
He pours the tears of children into his morning coffee.
I laughed.
Minkness
11-26-15, 01:41 PM
That was like ONE time (I think) and it didn't make my point any less good. They just cried.
I'm sure it happened more than once. And it was probably good information, but not a good POINT. ;)
Regardless, this is not the thread to argue your personality flaws.
Aaron_S
11-26-15, 02:23 PM
I'm sure it happened more than once. And it was probably good information, but not a good POINT. ;)
Regardless, this is not the thread to argue your personality flaws.
False. I have none.
ManSlaughter33
11-26-15, 04:38 PM
False. I have none.
I laughed...
Minkness
11-26-15, 05:38 PM
I laughed...
Because you know the truth lol
Aaron_S
11-27-15, 07:57 AM
I laughed...
Because you know the truth lol
Now we're getting off topic....BACK ON TOPIC YOU TWO!
Its hard to have any humor when ones animal is dying
Aaron_S
11-27-15, 11:30 AM
Its hard to have any humor when ones animal is dying
Your animal in your picture doesn't look that bad. It certainly doesn't look like it hasn't eaten in a few months as it still seems to have good body weight in your picture.
Is it active to any degree?
What did your vet say?
Did your vet say you can take the tail off without any massive surgery as you think it should have? Again, if it's not as close to the body as it seems in the one picture then you should be able to accomplish it sooner than later with no real ill effects to the animal.
Chin up as I am not quite sure it's as dire as you think it is. I certainly hope it's much better and that it improves.
pet_snake_78
11-27-15, 11:51 AM
Iguanas are great pets, I had one for many years, but they are not great pets for lazy people living in trailer types. They need a huge cage, UV lighting, and fairly warm temps and basking spots. Then you have to actually pay attention to the type of diet you're feeding them. Mine wouldn't eat if anyone else chopped up and fed him his veggies not sure if it was a smell thing or what. I also built a large outdoor cage for mine and while perhaps not mandatory, I felt like it was a real benefit for him to get to go outside in a cage large enough to not be at risk of overheating and be able to get some natural sunshine. Sorry don't mean to rant but they are such great pets, I hate it when some idiot doesn't take the proper care of them. I try to stay away from local reptile groups and craigslist because I just cannot stand the stupidity of much of the human race lol At least the people who bother to register for forums really want help and are willing to research.
He is lucky to have come home with you, but the previous owner should be charged with animal cruelty, locked up, and not be properly fed or provided medical care for.... I'm old testament lol
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