Not eating after accident. Help!

[Neville]

So my gecko got stuck in his skull decor and was there I think for a while in the night. Sort of hanging as it was a little higher than the ground. I couldnt get him out but after putting some cranola oil on him where he was stuck and much struggling he freed himself. Hes back to normal but looked like the area he was stuck might be tender.
My concern is that he hasnt eatin since and while sometimes is interested in the wiggle of a worm for a second, he will just go back to sleep. Its been about 5 days since his last meal. Should I let it ride out? Try a nice soft silk worm or something to get him goin?

:main_huh: Suggestions?

 

[Dog Shrink]

IMO if you try something different it may just be the enticement/catalyst you need to get him started on eating again. I don't think I'd be too worried tho esp. since he just went thru a traumatic event. It's gonna take some time for any internal bruising to heal and like you said, his tummy hurts from his entrapment. I would monitor for weight loss, offer food on his regular scheduled days and he'll pick up when he's feeling better. After all don't we tell people to expect their new leos might not eat for a week or 2 after arriving to their new homes? That ishow I would treat this non-eating issue. Follow the same protocol pretty much. Also Designer Geckos has a sticky (I believe they made it into a sticky) about feeding that really goes into how to get a leo back on food if they're refusing to eat. Maybe check that out in the feeding section. If you can't find it let me know and I'll see if I can find it for ya ok.

 

[Neville]

Ok, Ill monitor him for a while then. Check out that thread too. Thanks

 

[Dog Shrink]

You're welcome Neville