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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
 Posted - 31/05/2012 : 17:26:59
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I've just weighed Monty and he's gone from 1123g down to 968g in a month, couple that with his not eating and I'm starting to worry
Is a trip to the vets in order? |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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ajokocha
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
816 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 17:33:23
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| That does seem quite a drastic weight loss. Maybe a check up with the vets would be a good idea to put your mind at rest. How long has it been since he last ate? |
1.0.0 normal royal -Floyd
1.0.0 mojave royal - Smee
1.0.0 common boa - Brady |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 17:37:12
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| Lincs, from experience there is nothing anybody can say without seeing Monty to quell your fears. Only you know if his behaviour has changed e.g more lethargic, constantly hiding if active before. If you do see a change and he's not due a shed then a trip to the vet would do no harm. |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 17:41:17
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Vets booked for 9.30 tomorrow, let's hope it's nothing serious
He's only eaten twice this year, 21st April and 5th May |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
Edited by - Lincsfox on 31/05/2012 17:43:41 |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 17:49:45
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| You made the right decision, if i'm in any doubt I make that call..the babies always come first :) |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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7384 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 17:53:11
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Hi, the fasting isn't too serious - my Saada's only fed twice in 6 months, but will admit her weight loss is nothing like Monty's.
Was his initial weight an empty weight? Because he does look a nice rounded lad.
But yeah, better a vet visit to put your mind at rest - all the best with him. |
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7384 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 17:55:38
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Ah,and also those handy little digital scales have a warped sense of humour lol.
But definitely, any doubts, get him checked. |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 18:00:06
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has he pooed recently?
what different methods of getting him to feed?
has he pooed at all? would be worth a poo test as thats a far amount to lose in a month |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 18:20:15
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This is the problem, I've only had him a couple of weeks, so I'm just going by the records I was given, I would hope it was empty weight, common sense would say that's how you do it, but then there was only a week between feeding and weighing, and I have no poop records.
Chris - he's not pooped since he's been with me, but he doesn't feel bunged up. I've also bathed him, which normally loosens things and no joy. I've tried him on rat's once a week at about 120g. I've just tried him on a rat weener to see if he'll take something smaller, he sniffed it but no desire to eat it, I'll leave it in there though. I wasn't too worried about him not eating because I've only had him a couple of weeks, but then when I measured him over 10% weight loss can't be good in a month! |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 18:32:46
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ah right i didnt realise youve only had him a few weeks.
do the records state if he was on rats or mice or did the previous owner say?
see what the vet says the can try braining, scenting ect or see if a mouse will tempt him |
1.0.0 burmese python,giblet. 1.0.0 BCI, william. 0.1.0 blue tongue skink, 0.1.0 green iguana, jasmin, 1.0.0 cape house snake, 0.1.0 checkered garter snake
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https://www.facebook.com/incubate2 |
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Lincsfox
Yearling
121 Posts |
Posted - 31/05/2012 : 18:47:18
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| He was on rats before, I've been trying him on the same |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal - Monty
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Connie (Still MIA)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn - Summer
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Ella
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - awaiting name
1.0.0 Pug - Bentley
1.1.0 Rugrats |
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2012 : 16:44:11
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| sounds to me as if the initial wieght wasn`t an empty one. |
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Ok, worried now!
