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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Sept 26, 2023 20:25:26 GMT -8
I don't think cataracts get better with surgery, but I could be mistaken. I think it's more likely that he is just adapting to having cataracts.
Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jul 12, 2023 11:40:13 GMT -8
That's good to hear Give him some extra treats for me! -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jul 7, 2023 21:22:05 GMT -8
That is a bummer If you're going to make any changes to his enclosure, now would be the time to do so and then leave it as-is so he can go off of memory to navigate around as his eye sight fades. -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on May 20, 2023 8:45:44 GMT -8
Hi Ty, I'm sorry to hear of your iguana's passing Sometimes we don't know why things happen. Iguana's are good at hiding illness so getting a vets experience is usually the best option to find out what's going on. It sounds like you intended to do things right by him. I could get into more details about his life but at this point there's nothing to be done and no blame needs to be laid. I'm so sorry for your loss, Ty. -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on May 7, 2023 21:47:01 GMT -8
The vet I used to bring Gwendolyn to also suggested supplements. It seemed like she generally suggested them to most reptile owners because most people don't have a proper diet or UVB lighting for their reptiles. If it was a general suggestion from the vet then he may not need them but I don't think it would hurt either. I'm not up to date on the best supplements but your vet might have a recommendation. A quick call back to the vets office might get you the recommendation you're looking for.
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Apr 25, 2023 19:59:39 GMT -8
I'm glad to hear it's nothing serious Hopefully he's healthy for years to come! -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Apr 23, 2023 7:20:26 GMT -8
Hey, how did the vet appointment go? What was the diagnosis?
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Apr 12, 2023 20:18:36 GMT -8
For some reason I thought the appointment was on the 12th so I was going to ask how it went but I just realized that it was for the 21st. If he did burn his eye it might heal or it might have caused permanent damage. The vet will know more next week. The picture looks like it could be a cataract, hopefully that's all it is and Raz gets a clean bill of health!
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Mar 29, 2023 16:08:58 GMT -8
I'm very glad he hasn't had any serious accidents. Now is the best time to do some remodeling or rearranging to ensure he doesn't have any serious accidents. I have deep regrets that I didn't remodel Gwen's enclosure sooner. When she became accident prone I came up with a new design for her enclosure and even had a day set I was going to buy all the supplies and do the remodel. But it was one week too late.
The cloudy glaze in his eye is likely a cataract, which impairs vision, but it's very common in both people and animals when they get older. If it is a cataract then it's a slow gradual process for those to appear so it just may not have been as visible until now. I'm sure a vet could confirm what is going on with his eye, hopefully it is just something benign.
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Mar 27, 2023 22:25:25 GMT -8
Hey, I remember you guys! (My username was Jennatheiglover back then). Raz was so small way back then. Its hard watching them age. Gwendolyn was 18 when she died from a fall. I can't implore you more to be sure he isn't around any ledges. Their balance and mobility often aren't what they used to be but they don't always realize that. It's definitely a unique experience to share your life with an iguana and so many people don't put in the effort to keep them around. I Love that you and Raz have been together for so long. Give him some chin rubs for me and tell him what a good iguana he is -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Jan 31, 2023 7:06:07 GMT -8
Hi Chichas!
Welcome! There's not a whole lot of new information on this website but there's a lot of good old info to learn from here. Enjoy!
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Mar 18, 2022 7:34:48 GMT -8
Hi greengirl,
Please immediately take your iguana to the vet if you haven't already. They will be able to assess the situation and let you know what your options are. It sounds like Viva's life is in danger so this is not something to try to treat at home by yourself.
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Feb 1, 2022 16:07:03 GMT -8
Hi Leana! There are a lot of reptile UV lights on the market and it's definitely important to get the right set up for your iguana. Make sure to get a UVB bulb specifically. Personally, I used to get a mega-ray flood UVB lamp from Reptile UV. Pet stores have some options but most are pretty weak and don't put out a good amount of UVB. If you buy one from a local pet store, look at the output of UVB for all brands opt for the higher output. They each have instructions about how far the bulb needs to be from the reptile and that is important to pay attention to, as you don't want to over expose or under expose your reptile. If the bulb is too far away then your iguana won't be getting enough UVB no matter how long they lay under it. Be sure to pay attention to any obstructions between the bulb and the iguana, including screens and even glass, as they significantly decrease the amount of UVB. When setting up your light, don't have anything in between the lamp and the reptile. The UVB output also decreases over time and will usually become ineffective before the bulb goes out. I would recommend getting a new bulb each year. There are meters you can buy to test UVB output so if you want to invest in one of those to know for sure when the output gets too low you can do that. The importance of a good UVB bulb is that it allows reptiles to absorb calcium, among other things, and if they don't get enough then they will develop metabolic bone disease (MBD). I have seen many sad cases it weakens their bones and even causes bone deformities. A common early sign of MBD in young iguanas that aren't fully grown is a smaller lower jaw that doesn't align with their top jaw and it is also soft (perhaps one could say it's more elastic or squishy than it should be). Keep and eye out for that. That 75 gallon tank should really just be a temporary home until you can get a bigger setup built or purchased. The enclosure I had for my iguana Gwendolyn was 6'x 5.5'x 3.5' and was made out of a pvc frame, cloth walls, plastic front, and wooden ramps/shelves. I made it specifically for her and a lot of people have converted old entertainment centers into enclosures or built enclosures from scratch because there's not a whole lot on the market for iguana enclosures except really expensive enclosures. When you build or buy an enclosure, don't use any sort of mesh or screens. Iguanas love to climb and many iguanas have lost toes or claws climbing mesh. They also often rub their noses raw on metal mesh. If I could rebuild Gwendolyn's enclosure, I would have kept the bottom 2 or 2.5 feet of the bottom of her enclosure for storage and have it not accessible to her because she was so rarely at the bottom of her enclosure and it took up a lot of space. Just food for thought. Let me know if you have any other questions and I can spout more information, ha ha -Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on Dec 24, 2021 8:29:05 GMT -8
Hi Fitzwater,
It could be mating season, that could definitely make him more territorial. Sometimes they are more aggressive towards bright colors like red or orange so if you have muted or darker colors to wear that might seem less threatening to him. I would suggest to move slowly around his enclosure and even spend some time just sitting near his enclosure until he calms down and doesn't see you as a threat. You will likely have to do that multiple times before seeing any kind of lasting result but it's different for each iguana. I don't know how to re-align his jaw but they aren't always too bright and he might actually end up dislocating or breaking his jaw depending on how aggressively he's ramming the cage. Take it slow, wear muted colors and just sit near his enclosure for longer periods of time. Bring a book and just hang out quietly.
Best of luck!
-Jenna
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Post by JennaAndIguanaGwen on May 24, 2021 17:20:24 GMT -8
Hi droel, I'm not a vet and I can't see what the bump looks like so I can't give a diagnosis but I can take a couple guesses. It could be from an injury that occurred in the past or swelling from a current injury. It could also be a tumor. I would keep an eye on it and if it looks like it's getting bigger or causes irritation to your iguana I would take him/her into the vet immediately. You can always take her/him in now just to be on the safe side.
-Jenna
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