Hemipene Prolapsed

[Atov96]

Hi, I am of spain, and my leopard gecko, this afternoon has got 1 of his hemipenes prolapsed, I clean my leo with water with sugar, and then I putt the gecko in box with wet paper, then I put in his hemipene a cream (Mitosyl), but the hemipene don`t enter. Can you recommend me something please? Thanks..
PD: Sorry for my English :S

 

[marauderhex]

Can you find a reputable reptile vet in your area?

 

[Dimidiata]

I think a vet may be your only option if you dont feel it will go back in on its own. Some may also reccomend you wait a little to see if it sets itself.

 

[Atov96]

No, in my town there aren`t a reputable reptile,Therefore I'm asking to know if you can give me a solution

 

[marauderhex]

Here's a link to some Spanish vet's I've found. I don't know how accurate the info is, since I'm in the US, but I know it's good for the states.

 

[Atov96]

I'm not looking for a veterinarian, I am looking home remedy that I can apply for my gecko's hemipene, for cure the prolapsed, but thanks anyway .. And please, If you Know abour a cure, tell me about this

 

[Dimidiata]

YOU CANNOT JUST FIX IT. Thats what we are trying to tell you. There is no magic remedy. YOU have TWO optiions.
1. Keep up the sugarwater baths and moist box
2. LOOK meaning actually look, for a vet.

There isnt enough time right now to train you on atleast 4 years of vet school to learn to reset the prolapse, and its way beyond risky for you yourself to go at it.

In the meantime, keep it moist, keep the sugar baths coming, watch to make sure it doesnt get ripped on anything and try to find a vet or atleast consult one.

 

[katie_]

I can see why people get frustrated with the medication section..

 

[Dimidiata]

well i understand their concern, you have to relize (well i know you do kate ) the stress that comes with something like this, i mean, part of your animals innereds are hanging out and theres not much you can do. Yeah. Id be freaking out.

 

[marauderhex]

Yeah, it's no fun having your insides become your outsides. Just remember, on a battlefield, I'd much rather have a field surgeon working on me than a regular joe who only knows basic medical techniques.

 

[Dimidiata]

The only thing i know about treating prolapses is in goats and sheep. I will not post what we do, for fear that you will attempt in on the gecko.

 

[katie_]

Yeah, it's no fun having your insides become your outsides. Just remember, on a battlefield, I'd much rather have a field surgeon working on me than a regular joe who only knows basic medical techniques.

joe probably checked with his forum buddies, you'll be fine.