I wish my first post could be under more positive circumstances, but my buddy called me earlier today and asked me if I could take care of a Tegu that his friend, who is a vet suffering from depression, could no longer care for. Then he sent me a picture. He has a kink at the base of his tail, is obviously underfed, and walks funny on his right foot. I have a vet visit scheduled for this coming Monday, but is there anything additional I should do with regards to food/care since he's so obviously malnourished? I appreciate any help.
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Malnourished Tegu Help
- Thread starter Drakender
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Jrock23
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Has the tegu accepted any meals yet?
Jrock23
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Keep us posted on the vet visit.. Good sign that the tegu is accepting meals..
Brian Wilber
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Thank you and good job on saving him! Glad to see stuff like this.
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Provide a thermal gradient, dust food with calcium, provide clean water.
