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Pica is not well

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:14 am
by Roheryn
The last two days I noticed Pica sleeping a lot out in the open, which he normally never does. Last time I fed him, was three days ago, he ate all without problems. When I just took him out, I noticed his right eye was a bit swollen, turned inwards but without icky stuff on the eyelids. Also his legs seem swollen, and the mucus of his mouth seems light to me. I am about to call the vet for an appointment, but I'd like your oppinion as well...
edit: I can see the vet on thursday...hope all goes well untill then...

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:31 am
by WanderingChai
I'd go ahead and call the vet, much better safe than sorry.
I hope the best <3

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:00 am
by Alioop
The eye issue is definitely cause for concern, but I don't see anything unusual about the mouth and legs. If I were in your predicament (having to wait two days to get to the vet), I think I'd turn the heat up a bit more. That is what's recommended when they are fighting infections. I have no idea if this is an infection or not, but I don't see the harm in turning the heat up and *if* it is an infection hopefully it'll help.

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:56 pm
by Roheryn
I do have a night heater, but should I leave the lights on at night as well? He is still alert to the things around him, but I think his behaviour is otherwise a bit off... I'm so worried right now.

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:52 am
by Roheryn
Just came home from the vet. His eye is infected, and I have a salve for it. Other than that the vet said he looked great! He has to be all well in about a week or so. If not I can get some antibiotics.

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:50 am
by StaceyLeigh
Great news, hope your skink is feeling better soon!

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:56 am
by Alioop
Glad it wasn't anything serious. Let us know how he gets on.

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 2:55 pm
by Katrina
Interesting picture of the eye. Seems like there have been a couple skinks with odd eye problems lately. Glad the vet seems good and has a plan to treat it, good luck! :D

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:25 am
by Roheryn
Thanks for all the replies. Pica is letting me treat his eye so well, stays very calm. Hope he will be well soon :D

Re: Pica is not well

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 3:33 pm
by WanderingChai
Yay! I hope he has a quick recovery. <3