Thin gecko and Tail questions

[RampantReptiles]

Hey all,
This is my first time posting outside of the classifieds and just wanted to say Hi to all. I guess I will get right into it.

I have this leopard gecko that is a bit on the thin side that I am going to try to get healthy again. He wont eat mealworms and I feed my geckos primarily mealies so keeping him healthy has been a bit of a challenge. I am very dedicated to getting him healthy so that I can find him a good home.

He didnt have the greatest start at life so it is possible that some of his health issues can be attributed to that. He spent about 4 months living in a closet after he went missing. Possibly feeding on spiders/random bugs he found, who knows. Once he was found he was diagnosed with parasites(not sure what kind) and treated for those. Ever since then he has gone up and down in weight but never really reaching a stable, healthy weight.

Today, he is about 6 inches long and weighs 32grams. For the past couple of weeks I have been feeding him 5-6 dusted/gutloaded crickets a day. Also giving him waxworms once a week. And plan to treat him with a pinky, which he loves, sometime soon.

Assuming he has no other issues, how long would it take to get him healthy again(rough estimate)?
I have never had issues with other leopard geckos like this so not sure... guessing a few months?

I havent gotten any fecal tests done so should I do that right away or wait and see if he puts on weight? His feces do have a little bit of an odor, which was a definite indication of the parasites he had last time but its not really that strong. Im guessing he could have a slight parasite load or maybe that is the way his feces smell. I know with my other geckos, their feces all smell a little bit different so I dont know. (Wow what a gross couple sentences) Since Ive been feeding him crickets his feces have looked a lot better.

I do have some panacur, its a liquid that is used for horses that can be used in small amounts for geckos. Ive used it before I just cant remember how to dose it...

His color does look a little dull, might be an indication that something is wrong?

He is eating great. Absolutely loves crickets, waxworms, and pinkies.
His tummy might look a little fat because I just fed him.

First is a picture today(sorry not the greatest pic), second one from a while ago:

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Michelle

 

[acpart]

From what you describe it sounds as though he's eating well, so I would go with the fecal to the vet.

Aliza

 

[OhioGecko]

From what you describe it sounds as though he's eating well, so I would go with the fecal to the vet.

Aliza

I second that.

 

[RampantReptiles]

Here is an update on Houdini (not sure if I mentioned but thats his name)

He is eating 8 crickets every other day and doing really well.
He is up to 40 grams from the 32 he was at in the beginning of February.
Color has also improved. He looks like he did in the second picture.
I never got a fecal test done but he is doing great so no worries!

 

[Superior]

If you can, I would try and feed him every day, not every other

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Assuming his floor temperatures are around 90 degrees on the warm side, I would also recommend getting a fecal test done.

 

[RampantReptiles]

sometimes it is everyday sometimes not so i guess more often its everyother. I just forget or am busy. He is an adult gecko (3-4 years old?), they usually dont eat everyday. Babies on the other hand do eat everyday.

Yes his floor temp is 90 degrees. I shouldnt need to get a fecal done if he is gaining weight right?...