Is there anyway to prevent dropping a tail

[cassicat4]

IMO if you don't have the money to take your animals to the vet, you shouldn't have animals. I normally wouldn't have the money to walk into the vet either, but I've been putting a little money aside every month since I even thought about getting reptiles to cover vet expenses and the like. It has saved me on more than one occasion.

You wanted people's opinions on what you should do, they gave them. We would all have taken the gecko to the vet. If you choose not to, that is entirely your prerogative. Most of us are not vets, and even as a vet, it would be very difficult to diagnose or treat your Leo based on what's been shown in pics. If you have any concerns at all, take your gecko to the vet. If not, then I guess nature will take its course, whatever that might entail.

 

[Saphira]

I am not sure why you are expressing hostility to me. I asked a very simple question.

I would agree that generally you shouldn't have a pet if you don't have the money. Our finances have slowed down... does that mean I should then get rid of my children's pets because I maybe can't afford a vet visit that doesn't happen very frequently. I do need to set up a fund to place $$ in perhaps. Life happens. $$ gets tight. Just because I don't have it right now doesn't mean we should never have pets. My children's needs come first.

 

[katie_]

My friend pawned her tv to take her dog to the vet.
Living animals should have higher priorities than "things".
I bet your kids will get xmas presents right?

 

[Lindz0518]

I agree, my boxer Remi was sick and I cashed in change to take him to the vet because it was a few days before payday. I heard a quote and I keep it in mind every time I think about bringing in another animal "If you can't afford the vet, then you can't afford the pet". I have children and they of course always come first but my animals depend on me too. I am not trying to attack you or be hostile towards you, it's just my opinion. We take our kids to the doctor when they are sick, when our animals are sick, we take them to the vet.... It's that simple.

 

[Saphira]

We actually very old tv's not worth anything and spend a minimal amount on gifts. Thanks for assuming that we put emphasis on things other than on living beings. I do not work. We are a one income household.

 

[Lindz0518]

I started back at school and also have a one income household, along with a daughter who has Angelman's syndrome, yes it's an adjustment with only one income but if I can budget money aside for vet visits then so can anyone.

 

[Saphira]

I didn't say it couldn't be done. Just that we don't have it right this minute. Previously we have spent over $500 on our leo's. fwiw.

 

[katie_]

Maybe you should look into rehoming one since seperating them cannot be done either. There WILL be more fights.

 

[robin]

If she is going a second tail it's no big deal I have seen it several times. Also just keep the area clean until she is healed completely. If you notice any necrotic (deed) tissue you might want to take her to the vet. If it gets red or inflamed, same thing. I would keep her on paper towel. Neosporin can be used but most likely they are inclined to lick t off. Just wash it with Luke warm water and make sure there is no debris in it. You can use a q-tip to remove stuff from it.

 

[robin]

Also +++++ has tank sales from time to time. 1 dollar per gallon. So a ten gallon for ten bucks. This might help with a new enclosure situation.

 

[robin]

Ugh sorry for my typing. Typing on the iPad is a booger sometimes lol

 

[cassicat4]

I am not sure why you are expressing hostility to me. I asked a very simple question.

I would agree that generally you shouldn't have a pet if you don't have the money. Our finances have slowed down... does that mean I should then get rid of my children's pets because I maybe can't afford a vet visit that doesn't happen very frequently. I do need to set up a fund to place $$ in perhaps. Life happens. $$ gets tight. Just because I don't have it right now doesn't mean we should never have pets. My children's needs come first.

I wasn't being hostile, I was simply stating my opinion. You don't have to agree with it. And like I said, if you're concerned about the Leo, rather than wait for someone to give you the exact answer you're looking for on how to take care of it, take it to the vet. If you're not concerned, then don't. No one is telling you what you have to do, they're only telling you what they would do, based on the situation you described and the pictures you've posted.

But getting snippy with someone (or many people) just because they said to take it to the vet is no way to be. It would be incredibly irresponsible of anyone to say "hey, don't bother with the vet, they cost money, just take care of it yourself at home!" because if the wound abscessed, the Leo got sick and died, then what? Who's responsible?

I have many friends who didn't have pets as kids because their parents couldn't afford their kids' needs (who, you're right, do come first) and the needs of a potential pet. So they just didn't have any, or they stuck with low maintenance pets like goldfish.

When you take on an animal, any animal, you are responsible for its health and its life. This is fact. If you can't afford the responsibility, then you shouldn't have it. I have said this and will continue to say this to anyone on any forum who is concerned about their pet but claim they can't afford the vet and want just a quick, cheap, do-it-yourself fix at home. Sometimes, yes, there are home remedies you can try first. But some things you shouldn't gamble with...potential infections, for example. They can lead to sepsis and death really quick if untreated. And no one on any forum wants to have the burden on their shoulders of telling someone to skip the vet because it's not worth it, and then have that animal die because of the advice provided.

Yes, life happens, and yes, I know more than most what it means to be living paycheck to paycheck with no spare finances. But you have to plan for this. Just because money is tight doesn't mean your responsibilities fly out the window. If providing for your children's needs means you can't provide for your animal and it sickens or dies as a result, then find someone who can take on your animal, at least temporarily, until you can get your finances sorted.

I will say it again: IF you are concerned about the health of your animal, because only you can truly know what's going on with it, then the recommendation is to take it to the vet. IF you aren't concerned because you feel your gecko is healing fine and acting fine, then don't take it. It is entirely your call, because no one really knows what's going on with your gecko other than you.

 

[Embrace Calamity]

I didn't say it couldn't be done. Just that we don't have it right this minute. Previously we have spent over $500 on our leo's. fwiw.

Well then go ahead and let her grow a second tail under her first one. I'm sure that won't be painful or harmful in any way.

~Maggot

 

[robin]

Honestly, sometimes life happens and we have to take care of ourselves before anything else. Do I think people should be able to take their animals to the vet? Heck yeah but sometimes stuff happens and certain priorities take place. In this instance this is a minor injury. He did right at taking care of the gecko. Double tails happen sometimes when the tail is injured high up. He was just asking for assistance. Don't judge. You could be in his shoes one day.

 

[Embrace Calamity]

Honestly, sometimes life happens and we have to take care of ourselves before anything else. Do I think people should be able to take their animals to the vet? Heck yeah but sometimes stuff happens and certain priorities take place. In this instance this is a minor injury. He did right at taking care of the gecko. Double tails happen sometimes when the tail is injured high up. He was just asking for assistance. Don't judge. You could be in his shoes one day.

I am in his shoes, and I'm going to be selling off my stuff to pay for the vet and husbandry needs of a baby turtle that's not even mine but I'm taking in because the owner can't care for it. So take your own advice and don't judge me.

~Maggot

 

[robin]

I am in his shoes, and I'm going to be selling off my stuff to pay for the vet and husbandry needs of a baby turtle that's not even mine but I'm taking in because the owner can't care for it. So take your own advice and don't judge me.

~Maggot

Apparently you are not in his shoes if you have stuff to sell or pawn off. It was a minor injury

 

[Embrace Calamity]

Apparently you are not in his shoes if you have stuff to sell or pawn off. It was a minor injury

Really? He's got absolutely nothing he could possibly sell? Just some chairs, a table, and some appliances? Wow. That's impressive.

~Maggot

 

[katie_]

Apparently you are not in his shoes if you have stuff to sell or pawn off. It was a minor injury

She already said she bought christmas gifts.
Return them.

 

[cassicat4]

Apparently you are not in his shoes if you have stuff to sell or pawn off. It was a minor injury

If it's a minor injury, then there is no issue. Hence why I stated - IF the OP is concerned, then they really need to do what they can to get the money to take the gecko to the vet. IF they're not concerned, if it's a minor injury as you say and not one that will cause further harm to the gecko, then assistance has been given/provided and there's nothing more anyone can say or do at this point, and I guess it doesn't matter if they have stuff to sell off or not.

It really comes down to the principle of the matter though - sure, this time it may just be a minor injury. What happens if something more serious happens? Something that does require vet intervention ASAP or the animal dies?

You own a pet, you're responsible for its health and life. No matter what that entails, be it caring for it yourself or finding someone else who will. Having a pet is a luxury, not a right.

 

[Embrace Calamity]

She already said she bought christmas gifts.
Return them.

I would think a healthy pet would be a lovely Christmas present.

~Maggot