please help! gecko stopped eating

[reps4life]

I tried to soak her but she climbed out the bin in panic. I was able to drip some water and she ate a cricket

So do you think I should keep trying to soak her?

No, I would hate to cause her stress. Just wet her insect with water. How often were you supplementing her?

 

[gracedev]

No, I would hate to cause her stress. Just wet her insect with water. How often were you supplementing her?

with every feeding-every other day.

 

[reps4life]

with every feeding-every other day.

Supplementing her too often can cause hyperacidity. I would skip 3 days then dust. Continue wetting her insects and I would recommend you ask a vet the frequency of dusting.
Good Luck

 

[gracedev]

Supplementing her too often can cause hyperacidity. I would skip 3 days then dust. Continue wetting her insects and I would recommend you ask a vet the frequency of dusting.
Good Luck

ok, Thank you so much... God Bless You

 

[gracedev]

Supplementing her too often can cause hyperacidity. I would skip 3 days then dust. Continue wetting her insects and I would recommend you ask a vet the frequency of dusting.
Good Luck

Hello, I was so excited that she ate a cricket I forgot to ask what did you think was the problem?

 

[reps4life]

Hello, I was so excited that she ate a cricket I forgot to ask what did you think was the problem?

Well the idea was to hydrate her some and cut back temporarily on supplements. Like I mentioned previously too much can cause hyperacidity and it can decrease appetite. There is a lot of detail in her diet to consider and it's not my place to diagnose. Schedule an appointment for an exam and discuss it with a vet. I am guessing she has continued to eat since you did not mention it. Keep us posted and feel free to add some photos.

Take care

 

[gracedev]

Hi, Update. So she was seen by a vet last week and the vet said he was not sure why she had stopped eating. Her pooped was checked and nothing was seen out of the ordinary. Now it has been 4 days since she sopped eating again and I am baffled. Any ideas?

 

[gecko4245]

Hi, Update. So she was seen by a vet last week and the vet said he was not sure why she had stopped eating. Her pooped was checked and nothing was seen out of the ordinary. Now it has been 4 days since she sopped eating again and I am baffled. Any ideas?

If her temps have dropped or the humidity goes very low they slow down. Just keep trying.

 

[gracedev]

If her temps have dropped or the humidity goes very low they slow down. Just keep trying.

It's not only she is not eating, she looks almost depressed and is starting to look thinner. Her temps are about the same. She only comes out to drink water.

 

[reps4life]

It's not only she is not eating, she looks almost depressed and is starting to look thinner. Her temps are about the same. She only comes out to drink water.

All the vet did besides a fecal was a physical exam I am assuming.
Can you take a picture of her and her enclosure? It would be very helpful.
Humidity in the enclosure?
Did you ask the vet how often to dust her insects?
Her Weight?
Have you offered more than one type of insect?
Correct me if I am wrong; Does it seem she will begin to eat after soaks or when extra water is added to the diet and then suddenly stop?
Any changes in the appearance of her urates?

I know it's a lot of questions but please answer them all.

 

[gracedev]

All the vet did besides a fecal was a physical exam I am assuming.
Can you take a picture of her and her enclosure? It would be very helpful.
Humidity in the enclosure?
Did you ask the vet how often to dust her insects?
Her Weight?
Have you offered more than one type of insect?
Correct me if I am wrong; Does it seem she will begin to eat after soaks or when extra water is added to the diet and then suddenly stop?
Any changes in the appearance of her urates?

I know it's a lot of questions but please answer them all.

Sorry, I don't own a camera. The humidity is 38. The vet told me I was dusting to often and told me to buy the items sepretely. She weigh 60 grams on the last visit. I tried mealworms and crickets but she started refusing both.
Yes she was eating after I soaked her once but she gets really scared so I was weting the insects like you told me and she wa eating, but then I stopped and she stopped eating again. The white part looks dry and yellowish. She never look this way in the past and I am so worried.

 

[reps4life]

Did the vet mention anything about hydration status?

 

[gracedev]

No, the vet only said looked fine.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

It's not at all unusual for adults to cut back on eating this time of year. Four days isn't any reason to panic. Eating less will also mean less poop, again, perfectly normal. At 60 grams, food should not be offered daily anyway, nor should every bug be dusted.

When you do a soak, use a lidded container so she can't get out. It usually shocks them at first being in the warm water, but then they settle down after a couple minutes when they realize it feels good.

 

[reps4life]

I am not surprised. It's a common problem with vets. Although I have my suspicions further testing must be done in order to diagnose. I can only suggest what would be the best approach. I would find another reptile vet for a second opinion. Based on all you have told me I would stongly suggest she has blood work done.
Check for:
Kidney function
Calcium level
Liver Profile

Of course I would count on the vet to make these decision. I just wanted to make you aware.

 

[gracedev]

It's not at all unusual for adults to cut back on eating this time of year. Four days isn't any reason to panic. Eating less will also mean less poop, again, perfectly normal. At 60 grams, food should not be offered daily anyway, nor should every bug be dusted.

When you do a soak, use a lidded container so she can't get out. It usually shocks them at first being in the warm water, but then they settle down after a couple minutes when they realize it feels good.

I has been going on for a while. I don't feed daily. Ok I will try that, thanks for the idea.

 

[gracedev]

I am not surprised. It's a common problem with vets. Although I have my suspicions further testing must be done in order to diagnose. I can only suggest what would be the best approach. I would find another reptile vet for a second opinion. Based on all you have told me I would stongly suggest she has blood work done.
Check for:
Kidney function
Calcium level
Liver Profile

Of course I would count on the vet to make these decision. I just wanted to make you aware.

I don't have a good feeling either. She has never looked or acted this was ever. She just doesn't look right to me. Not even during the cold weather. I will wait a few more days and then I make take her to another vet I guess.

 

[reps4life]

Give her a few more days. Meanwhile do what ever is necessary to hydrate her.
I am just going by a few symptoms that have raised a red flag. Well see how things go and keep us updated

 

[gracedev]

will do.

 

[reps4life]

will do.

One more thing. I would buy a scale to keep track of her weight. If she continues to lose weight and you decide to take her to the vet make sure to mention the symptoms you told me.

Tired, depressed, decrease appetite, drinking water often, urates without feces, light colored feces, eating only after water is consumed.