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My leopard gecko has not been eating enough , she will eat 1 cricket. It’s been a few weeks but now she’s lost a lot of weight in her belly and a bit in her tail. I can’t afford to go to the vet to get her looked at right now. The first picture is her when she was eating well the other is her today.
Updated On April 5th, 2019
Pet's info: Reptile | Lizard | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Check the temperature in the enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite and digestion in reptiles. Soak her in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to provide warmth and hydration. Confirm appropriately sized prey, no bigger than the space between the eyes. You can offer crickets, dubia roaches, mealworms and phoenix worms. Gut load all prey for 24 hours prior to offering to maximize nutritional value. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. If she will allow, look in and around her mouth for any signs of injury or infection. This may include redness, swelling, discharge or bleeding. If you see anything suspicious, have her physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose and treat any underlying causes.
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