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martinb20

a few months ago i brought both of these geckos and they where pretty much the same size nice and healthy. then a month or down the line i noticed the male was losing weight so i separated them to see if that help but he just doesn't seem interested in any food. on the occasion i can get him to eat a locust, mealworm or a waxworm but not enough to get the weight back on him any suggestions?

the poor male

the female looking fine and healthy

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martinb20 · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

anything please
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kroakykaren · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:59 am Post subject:

Hi Martin, have you tried some avipro or some critical care formula? also maybe worming might help, sorry dont have much else to give.
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martinb20 · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:13 am Post subject:

ha vent tried any of those where do i get them?
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kroakykaren · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

Most rep shops sell them Martin or you can buy them online, you mix them with drinking water or you can syringe it in the mouth as i would do in the case of a gecko, its good stuff Very Happy

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martinb20 · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:48 am Post subject:

ok just brought some Avipro Plus lets hope this can help!
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kroakykaren · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

Good luck Martin keep us updated Very Happy

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MJ · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject:

Have you had the animal checked for parasites? or anything else?
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martinb20 · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject:

i havent but to find a reptile vet in my area is almost near imposible the last time i took one of my lizards to bet check out at the vets i knew more than they did.
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mike h · CaptiveBred Addict! Joined: 18 Mar 2006 Posts: 778

hi

If you collect stool samples over a couple of days and take to your vets tehy can send them to.

http://www.axiomvetlab.com/

should cost abot £25/30 and takes a few days.
Will put your mind at rest.
mike
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