Category: Ask A Vet

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The Vet Report: A List of Common Internal Parasites in Reptiles

The Vet Report: A List of Common Internal Parasites in Reptiles

A parasite is any animal that lives on or within a second animal, and for the most part, parasites live in harmony with their hosts in the wild. They [...]
A Crocodilian Christmas

A Crocodilian Christmas

Years ago, I always liked to take the emergency shift during holidays so that my associate doctors could spend time with their families. At the time m [...]
The Vet Report: Working On Hot Herps

The Vet Report: Working On Hot Herps

I am frequently asked if I will perform veterinary work on “hot,” or venomous, species. The answer is yes. The “hot stuff” is [...]
The Vet Report: Routine Blood Testing In Reptiles Is Encouraged

The Vet Report: Routine Blood Testing In Reptiles Is Encouraged

"Bad laboratory data are worse than no laboratory data at all." Considering the variety of species of herp patients that I see, I think [...]
The Vet Report: Herp First Aid Kit Checklist

The Vet Report: Herp First Aid Kit Checklist

It seems as though throughout my life I have lived in places where natural disasters are just a blink away.  Whether it was California with the e [...]
The Vet Report: Sulcata Tortoise Spine Abnormality

The Vet Report: Sulcata Tortoise Spine Abnormality

Dear Dr. Mader, I am a tortoise enthusiast and a huge fan of yours. I am in the process of finishing my prerequisite courses for veterinary sch [...]
The Vet Report: Inclusion Body Disease

The Vet Report: Inclusion Body Disease

I get a zillion e-mails and calls asking advice about herp cases. This morning, I got a frantic call from a veterinarian about a large python that was [...]

My Leopard Gecko Is Not Eating

My leopard gecko ran away and now that I found her again, she won't eat. Why is this? [...]
Bearded Dragon Will Not Eat

Bearded Dragon Will Not Eat

My bearded dragon recently stopped eating and I was wondering what would cause this? [...]
Snake Winter Anorexia

Snake Winter Anorexia

Do ball pythons typically go through a hibernation state during the winter? [...]
Atadenovirus – This Disease Can Be Deadly To Your Bearded Dragon

Atadenovirus – This Disease Can Be Deadly To Your Bearded Dragon

Also known as wasting disease and stargazing disease, this bearded dragon disease can be fatal to your beardie. [...]
Chinese Water Dragon With Mouth Lump

Chinese Water Dragon With Mouth Lump

My female Chinese water dragon has a strange whitish lump on the outside of her mouth. [...]
Giving Reptiles Medication Via Feeders

Giving Reptiles Medication Via Feeders

Q. Can we give medication to our reptiles by putting the meds inside feeders, such as a pinky mouse? Dan Folsum v [...]
RoboCroc

RoboCroc

An injured crocodile was taken to surgery, and about four hours, four plates and 41 stainless steel screws later, “RoboCroc,” was reborn. [...]
Reptile Injury Or Metabolic Bone Disease

Reptile Injury Or Metabolic Bone Disease

We have a female collard lizard, which we have had now for four weeks (juvenile). About one week ago, we noticed her front right hand to be extremely [...]

African Fat-Tailed Gecko's Tail Not

Why is my African fat-tailed gecko lethargic and eating less? [...]

Anorexic Leopard Gecko

I was told my lizards have worms and was prescribed Panacur, which I’ve administered now for a week without any change in condition. What else can I d [...]
Bearded Dragon Seizures

Bearded Dragon Seizures

What causes my bearded dragon to suffer seizures, and how can I prevent them? [...]
Bearded Dragon Won't Eat

Bearded Dragon Won't Eat

My bearded dragon won’t eat, sleeps a lot and drags his back legs when he walks. [...]

Chameleon Not Using Its Tongue

My lizard's stool has white strings and recently there are signs of blood in his stool. What is wrong? [...]
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