Question about Hepatic Lipidosis

[LeopardShade]

My female Hypo is roughly 3 years old, and for the past two years, right around the same time (March-May), she doesn't eat. Has no appetite whatsoever. She's active, not losing large amounts of weight, stools normal (no liquid diarrhea/abnormal consistency). Just doesn't eat. Come late May/June she starts eating ravenously again, all throughout the summer, fall and winter, until spring again and then she stops once more.

Since this appears to be an annual habit of hers, and she doesn't show any detrimental symptoms along with it, I've been much less worried this year, whereas the previous years it concerned me. I've been looking around on here, and I've noticed that many other people claim some of their females exhibit the same behavior. I'm figuring the decrease in appetite has to do with the onset of the breeding season, but hey, I'm no expert.

Now I've heard of Hepatic Lipidosis, how it is when the liver gets overwhelmed with fat due to being off food for a long period of time. My knowledge of it isn't extensive, however. My question is this: It has been roughly two months since she's eaten. Should there be any point in which I should be concerned about Hepatic Lipidosis setting in? I know the slurry is designed for geckos with medications being administered, but should I use it just to possibly prevent Hepatic Lipidosis? Or am I just worrying too much?

Also, last night she had a bowel movement, which I thought was slightly odd because it has been a long time since she's eaten. It was a completely normal looking bowel movement, the peculiar thing was that when it dried, the next morning the fecal part had a lightish coloration - almost green. Is this something to be concerned about?

Thank you for reading this, I know this is long and I can be a bit wordy at times.

 

[Josh P.]

Your leo had no food at all for two full months? Is that normal to happen with female leos?

 

[marauderhex]

Josh: Yes, reproductive age females can/will go off food during their normal breeding period.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

It is not unusual for females that are producing egg follicles and ovum to go off food. Usually once they are bred or produce a clutch of eggs, their appetite returns with a vengeance. If you do not breed your female, this would only be problematic if there is significant weight loss. Sick and anorexic geckos that are emaciated will have an enlarged liver, perhaps hepatic lipidosis, that is visible through the abdomen. If the female has good body fat stored up, they can get through the Spring without food.

 

[katie_]

My knowledge on the subject in regards to leos is limited aswell but I've seen it a lot in cats.
Many cats who go missing and fast for weeks, and then eat a fatty meal will develop fatty liver disease...so I would say stick to crickets and low fat meal items when she regains her appetite just to be safe. No wax worms lol.

 

[LeopardShade]

Thank you all for your replies. Great news, I offered her food last night and she ate! I knew that time was coming soon. Just gave her about 6-7 mealworms, a relatively small and easy meal on her stomach that's been off food for a while. Thank you once again.