yellow stuff in geckos mouth?

[strhunter2]

ok so my gecko hasent been eating for a couple weeks, today i looked in his mouth and theres this yellow stuff between hes teeth and his lips (on the inside of the mouth) i also saw 2 spots of it on his lower jaw

can any one tell me what it is and what to do about it

thanks,
strhunter2

ps. i would post pics but i dont have enough hands ... 1 to hold the gecko, 1 to open his mouth, 1 to hold a light, and then 1 to take a picture (see my problem)

 

[strhunter2]

i managed to steal another pair of hands ... (still only the best pictures i could get)





mind my fingers

 

[Owens]

possible mouth rot?

"Mouth and respiratory infections:
These are usually caused by normal bacteria which take advantage of a stressed or weakened lizard; underlying factors such as cool temperatures or imbalanced diets often play an important role in causing these illnesses. Mouth rot causes red swollen gums and sometimes pus, odor or drooling. Cool air temperatures or mouth injury are common causes. Respiratory infections can cause mucus discharge in the mouth or nose which may resemble mouth rot, but the gums are usually normal. These diseases are treated with antibiotics and correction of diet and environment."

found that on a website after a Google search.

 

[strhunter2]

so what should i do to treat it?

 

[katie_]

so what should i do to treat it?

You call a herp vet and ask to book an appointment. This probably wont go away on its own, nor should you wait and see.

 

[Daylight_Thieves]

Go see a vet ASAP... This looks like a bacteria that could REALLY injure and potentially kill your leo if left untreated. There is some kind of bug going around with leos that affects eyes and mouths that needs an antibiotic to treat.

I personally lost 4 geckos to this disease over the course of the past month- however my leos had far worse cases of it and it took too long to get them into the vet for their meds.

Hope all goes well for you!

 

[strhunter2]

thanks ... i called the vet today and apparently they see gecko as "disposable" pets at least thats what im taking from the $85 fee just for a check up... i bought my gecko for $25

 

[GeckoCrossing]

Make sure it's a vet that specializes in reptiles, and preferably one that has Leopard Gecko experience.

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/ has a list of vets that people have recommended. Hasn't been updated in a bit though.

 

[strhunter2]

Make sure it's a vet that specializes in reptiles, and preferably one that has Leopard Gecko experience.

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/ has a list of vets that people have recommended. Hasn't been updated in a bit though.

the nearest one to me on that list is 2 hrs away

 

[sausage]

same for me and most other people. Good reptile vets are have to come by.
I hate to be mean but If you have that opinion about your pet then you shouldn't be keeping them. any animal regardless of whether it cos you $25 or $250, it has the right to live a happy and healthy life.
I do hope he gets better soon though.

 

[strhunter2]

same for me and most other people. Good reptile vets are have to come by.
I hate to be mean but If you have that opinion about your pet then you shouldn't be keeping them. any animal regardless of whether it cos you $25 or $250, it has the right to live a happy and healthy life.
I do hope he gets better soon though.

what "opinion" are you talking about?

 

[katie_]

thanks ... i called the vet today and apparently they see gecko as "disposable" pets at least thats what im taking from the $85 fee just for a check up... i bought my gecko for $25

That is NOT what the exam fee means.
If you were a doctor would you expect to see patients for FREE?
If you cant afford the vet, you cant afford the pet.

 

[animeavatar]

Exactly. Pay the price for your 'pet'( I consider all mine as family). It is a living thing just like you and me and it deserves to be healthy and happy. A life is more important than any sum of money.

 

[strhunter2]

i never said i couldn't pay for it, i just think its a ridiculously high price when its only $60 to bring my dog in and $85 to bring in my leo

 

[sausage]

That's just the way it is. Exotic animals are a lot harder to study and train for in regards to anatomy ect compared to your every day mammal which are in many respects all the same and I should know as I'm in the middle of training to specialize in exotic animals.
I don't agree at the steepness of prices some people charge claiming they know about reptiles when really they know jack, however if they are a 100% qualified reptile vet then I don't really mind paying through the nose, these little guys are my family and id do what ever for them. Last year an over night stay in intensive care and antibiotics cost me nearly £600 :S which literally broke the bank but id never dream of letting her suffer.

 

[katie_]

i never said i couldn't pay for it, i just think its a ridiculously high price when its only $60 to bring my dog in and $85 to bring in my leo

You were the one who said your vet thought geckos were disposable.

Its more expensive because its HARD! Your dog just stands there and allows the vet to examine it. Your gecko does everything in its power to escape.

 

[ceduke]

Vets have to learn all the same stuff human doctors have to learn, but about multiple species. Vets who have knowledge of exotics are VALUABLE. Dogs and cats are seen all the time at most clinics, exotics are not. So yes, knowledgeable exotics vets can be more expensive than a knowledgeable dog vet. Frankly, knowledgeable dog vets are a dime a dozen, exotics vets not so much.

As a former RVT, it's insulting to see people bash vets for trying to run a business. Medical care costs money whether you are a person, dog, cat, snake, gecko, whatever.

 

[Penny'sMommy]

I payed only $70 dollars to get a leopard geckos mouth rot fixed, and
my vet was nice about it, she even showed my how to do my own
mouth rot clean up and gave me tips for my beardie. Reptile vets are
more rare, therefor it seems right for them to be able to charge a bit
more and like someone else stated, a dog will let you check up on it
because they are more used to humane hands and see there people
every day. Leopard geckos will be thrashing around sometimes even biting.