mayhewwet
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Hi, all,
I've got a red tegu here -- about 1.5 years old -- who has gone through a couple of things in the last few months, and I'd like to get your advice on how to get him to eat more, and if you know what to do with these signs:
He's had trouble getting off his last shed -- his tail got swollen about two months ago, when it started cracking because of the temp and humidity in his tank. The vet gave him antibiotics for it, and his tail is back to the normal size now. The temp and humidity have been adjusted as well.
He's been getting daily soaks for 20 minutes in the last two weeks for his shed, and Shed-Ease, and it's starting to flake off, but the tail and around his back legs is still concerning (see pic).
In the last three days, he also hasn't been eating much -- he only pecks at his food, and gives us after a small bite. He gets a rotation of frozen pinkies, ground lamb, ground beef, and ground turkey.
Could this be due to stress? Does it look like his shed is causing him pain?
He's going to be getting cod liver oil and fish into his diet soon (thanks to another useful thread here), but any ideas on why his appetite is so small would be appreciated. Thanks!
I've got a red tegu here -- about 1.5 years old -- who has gone through a couple of things in the last few months, and I'd like to get your advice on how to get him to eat more, and if you know what to do with these signs:
He's had trouble getting off his last shed -- his tail got swollen about two months ago, when it started cracking because of the temp and humidity in his tank. The vet gave him antibiotics for it, and his tail is back to the normal size now. The temp and humidity have been adjusted as well.
He's been getting daily soaks for 20 minutes in the last two weeks for his shed, and Shed-Ease, and it's starting to flake off, but the tail and around his back legs is still concerning (see pic).
In the last three days, he also hasn't been eating much -- he only pecks at his food, and gives us after a small bite. He gets a rotation of frozen pinkies, ground lamb, ground beef, and ground turkey.
Could this be due to stress? Does it look like his shed is causing him pain?
He's going to be getting cod liver oil and fish into his diet soon (thanks to another useful thread here), but any ideas on why his appetite is so small would be appreciated. Thanks!