Ethics

dank7oo · 12-30-04, 10:57 PM

I have a chameleon on her way out > hasn't eaten much in the past 2 weeks, but we are giving her water by hand. A reputable vet told me it was strictly old age catching up to her. My question is should I be force feeding her or let her pass on?

Jason

Collide · 12-30-04, 11:04 PM

put her down better then letting her die slowly. And nothing worse then watching the poor thing slowly deteriate.

meow_mix450 · 12-31-04, 12:16 AM

if there is nothing you can do to get her to starting eating, then its best to put ehr to sleep

Meow

CarlC · 12-31-04, 06:53 AM

Hey Jason,

Is the female in question on of the cephalolepis?

It is always hard to do but if you have exhausted all means it might be time to put her down. There is no need to have her suffering.

Carl

dank7oo · 12-31-04, 06:53 AM

Thanks for the advice guys > I'm going to make an appointment hopefully for today.

Jason

galad · 01-03-05, 11:33 AM

sorry for your loss

Manitoban Herps · 01-03-05, 11:59 AM

Jason, it shows that you are a very responsible owner by doing what is best for the cham. Sorru about her though