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Pneumonia
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:59 pm
by Lauriek
My beloved shingle Solomon has 'mild' pneumonia, according to the vet. How did he get it? He may not have brumated properly. He did wake up in the middle of winter and came out for a look. He may have got cold; he may not have digested some food properly - they do need heat for this. He may have got stressed because of having 3 lizards in the viv, not just the other shingle. He has beed given a vitamin injection & antibiotics. He's not eating much but wanted to get out so the vet is hopeful. Hopefully I will bring him home tomorrow.
Re: Pneumonia
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 1:19 am
by Scincus
I hope he gets better soon!
Re: Pneumonia
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:35 pm
by El Lobo
Sorry to see Solomon has been so unwell Laurie. I know from experience with parrots that the most likely cause of R.I.'s is being caught in a draft. Hope he is soon on the mend.
Re: Pneumonia
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:57 am
by Coomassie
Wishing you the best of luck! I'm sure he will be back to himself in no time.
Re: Pneumonia
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:29 am
by Richard.C
His early activity may have been a sign of carrying something into brumation to,they do a great job of hiding things sometimes,main thing is hes getting the teeatment he needs,also explains why it doesnt seem to have affected his side kick,nor him in previous winters
Keep us posted on his progress