Nanshe
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 21, 2004 15:44:32 GMT -8
Is there a mobile vet in your area? One that would come to you?
I'm sorry to say this, but if Zeke doesn't get to a vet NOW - and the proper changes made to his environment, he's not going to live much longer....
Please, do whatever you have to do to get him to the vet.
Prism is right - this is a living, breathing, feeling, being we are talking about - your sister can miss a class for this!
~Nan
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 21, 2004 15:55:08 GMT -8
Also - I meant to mention before, but forgot - that I read where you said you would put out food for him, and he wouldn't eat much, and it would go bad the next day. The food should be tossed out, replenshed (sp?), and replaced every 3 to 4 hours or so! Never, EVER leave the food in for a whole day, night and into the next day! The way to look at this is: Would YOU eat something that had sat out on the counter that long? Imagine how nasty the greens would get, all floppy and dry, and the banana! All brown and mushy ~yuck~, the carrot getting all dried - I wouldn't eat it! Your iguana shouldn't either, his food needs to be as fresh as yours would be. Of course, the food mentioned above is what you said you had been feeding him - and you already know that it's not an appropriate diet so I won't harp on that again ~Nan
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Post by Shaun on Sept 21, 2004 17:07:41 GMT -8
I'm assuming you have had access to the internet this whole time, either from home or through school/public library. Why would you take on the responsibility of caring for another life without first spending some time checking on their requirements? It would appear that you didn't do any checking until things got bad.
In any case, you should take him outside and let him get direct sunlight for atleast half an hour everyday until you can get a real UVB bulb. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
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Post by IguanaKing on Sept 21, 2004 18:24:34 GMT -8
I agree with Willemsmom on this.
To be perfectly blunt, and brutally honest:
Your description of Zeke's current condition tells me (and I have personal experience with trying to save an ig like this) that he WILL DIE in a matter of days, if not hours if you don't get him to a vet NOW. The complete lack of use of his back legs and not being able to open his mouth, means that he has a severely advanced case of MBD and he is very near death. Please stop feeding him dandelion greens from your yard, they are very likely to have pesticides, herbicides, and/or chemical fertilizers on them, and will not help his condition. He needs EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE or YOU WILL LOSE HIM, trust me on this.
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Post by zeke101 on Sept 22, 2004 12:07:59 GMT -8
Well, all I have to say is that I wasn't the one who bought Zeke. My sister did, and she said she'd take sole responsibility, and as soon as he started to look sick, she gave him to me.. Bad news tho: She wants to put him down.. I don't know what to do.. I love that ig to death..
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Post by WillemsMom on Sept 22, 2004 12:49:43 GMT -8
Are you kidding us? What's going on with your Dad and your Sis? Where do you live? Is there an ig rescue anywhere near you? You need to give Zeke to someone who has the heart to care and rehabilitate him. It's a major task for someone to undertake. If you really love Zeke..get on the phone and see if there is a Vet who will take him or who can tell you where there is a rescue facility I can't believe this! Your father and sis are ignoring a failing life. Please don't put him down until you have diligently tried to find a person/place who will care enough to bring him back to health. IMPORTANT...WHERE DO YOU LIVE? Oh, I just found that you live in Canada. I was hoping just by luck you were near me and that I could come and get him. I hope someone else on our board can help you in Canada
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Nanshe
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 22, 2004 13:37:40 GMT -8
OMG ~sigh~ This is so often the case. Someone gets an animal they don't know how to take care of, and when it gets sick, they don't want to take responsibility (usually financial responsibility) of its medical care - so they either: give it away (as your sister did, in giving Zeke to you); euthanize it (again, as in this case); or just ignore it until it dies. It brings tears to my eyes and makes my heart ache for Zeke You did the right thing in coming here to seek out help. It sounds like you've fought a battle at your house trying to get the medical care and supplies that Zeke so depsperatly needs - you seem to be the type to want to make things right, and take responsibility for Zeke - in other words, it seems like you are doing everything you possibly can do for Zeke right now - but you're not getting any help from your Dad, NOR your sister, who claimed she'd take full responsibility for him - AND owned him until she decided he was too sick to keep and gave him to you I honestly hope your sister doesn't take in ANY other animals, I don't care HOW easy they are to care for - since she doesn't seem willing to put out for their vet care. I read somewhere: "If you can't afford the vet, you can't afford the pet"[/b]. It seems as though this definatly applies with your sister. You are in a very tough position, I feel so very badly for you. If I lived near you, I would come get Zeke and try to make him better for you, but I live in Oregon Whatever the outcome, please know that you have my support and empathy. I honestly hope either your Dad or sister comes around, but it doesn't look like they will. The truth is, it's probably kinder to euthanize him at this point, than to let him suffer until he dies, if that is his only other option. All you can do at this point, is just love Zeke until it's his time to go. Talk to him often and let him know you care & hurt too - believe it or not, he'll know what you're saying, and it'll make things a bit more comfortable for him. Treat him they way you would want to be treated if you were in his shoes - just be there with and for him, as much as you can. If you need anyone to talk to, drop me an email at nanshes@yahoo.com With a heavy heart, ~Nan P.S. I'm a firm believer that if a parent allows one of their children to bring a pet into their home to live with them, and something happens to that pet - if the child who owns it is unable to do what needs to be done for whatever reason - it is then the PARENTS responsibility to step up to the plate and take control of the situation. Dad could take Zeke to the vet, buy the necessary supplies to make him better - THEN work out an arrangement for the child to pay him back or work off the expenses. Just because my KIDS own a pet, doesn't mean I'm going to sit there and let it suffer and die because they dont' have the money! I am truly appalled at the behavior of the Dad and sister - TRULY appalled If it's ok to ask, how old are you and your sister?
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Post by Drako's Mom on Sept 22, 2004 15:26:48 GMT -8
I lust remembered a post about a month ago about a person in Canada wanting to adopt, but having a hard time finding one. I went back and looked, the member is 'jbgoalie 31' he is in Alberta, Canada.
zeke101 - If this is close to where you live, maybe you could e-mail him and see if he is still looking for an Ig, and would be willing to take on Zeke in his current condition.
Just a thought......
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Post by WillemsMom on Sept 22, 2004 17:13:50 GMT -8
Prayers for you and Zeke....I am so sorry for you both.
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 22, 2004 17:20:19 GMT -8
Ontario RescuesReptile Rescue Adopt-A-Reptile, Save-A-Life 2025 Guelph Line, Suite 102, Burlington, Ontario L7P-4X4, Canada (905) 331-7633 info@reptilerescue.on.ca www.reptilerescue.on.ca/ The Ontario Herpetological Society 2597 Keele St. Suite 101, Toronto, Ontario M6L 2P2 (416) 240-7432 Quebec RescuesReptimed Eric Martel, (418) 561-4746 (information and referrals.) You've done what you can, so don't beat yourself up over Zeke. Try these rescues. MBD is very fixable and many rescues will take them in if they have room. I really wish you the best of luck and I hope one of these is close to you. Both those provinces are awfully big.
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Nanshe
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 22, 2004 18:31:38 GMT -8
Awesome ideas Nance, Prism, & Drakos Mom! I hope Zeke is able to be spared and find the care he needs so badly ~Nan
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 22, 2004 19:44:22 GMT -8
I just checked out the reptile rescue link, and you could even place an ad for Zeke there! Maybe someone will want to take him off your hands and help him! It's worth a shot, and a MUCH better option than euthanizing him! Please let us know what you do. Here's the link again: www.reptilerescue.on.ca/~Nan
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 23, 2004 2:11:49 GMT -8
Give this link a try! www.h4ha.org/shelters/Canada/2-0.htmlIt lists animal rescues in every province in Canada, and it look like they catagorize them by area code! Maybe you can find one close to you that will rehabilitate Zeke! Please keep us posted as to how things are going for dear ole Zeke okay? ~Nan
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Post by WillemsMom on Sept 23, 2004 5:05:38 GMT -8
Did Zeke make it through the night? I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about him.
Are you able to follow up on the leads Prism and Nanshe posted? If you can't, maybe there's a way we can. Please stay in touch. PLEASE POST YOUR AREA CODE
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Post by zeke101 on Sept 23, 2004 16:27:56 GMT -8
I have to really thank all of you who have been there for me, supporting me, and giving me tips on how to help Zeke. He's still alive, but I don't know for how long. I've chopped up green beans, and given him pears, but he hasn't really been able grab at the food.. I was at the grocery store yesterday, and I was naming off things we could buy for Zeke, and my dad said "Well I don't see the point in buying all this food for him. He's not able to eat it; so he's just going to die, and it'll all go bad.. It's a waste .." and refused to buy a few things for him.. I'm trying.. I really am.. And it's breaking my heart.. I was doing my homework tonight, and i had Zeke on my lap, and I started to cry because I was so heartbroken.. I love that little guy I live in St Johns, Newfoundland if that helps..
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