Sarah Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I've just returned from the emergency vet with my Leopard Gecko I noticed tonight that he seemed lethargic and hadn't eaten much lately so I took him out and planned on redecorating his vivarium and cleaning it out. However when I took him out his belly felt quite hard, so I put him on some glass so I could see underneath him - this is what I saw.... The blackness shouldn't be there and is a sign of impaction in the gut. So i bathed him and rubbed his belly hoping it would ease it for him but it didn't work I then discovered that lil dude is in fact a DUDETTE!!!! Girls have 1 bump under their tail, males have 2..... I was sold a male so never thought to look as he matured so that was a shock! After I bathed HER she became even more lethargic and couldn't hold her head up so I rushed her to the emergency vet and have just returned home now broken They have admitted her and are starting her on anti inflamatories and fluid therapy immediately and tomorrow will take bloods and do an ultrasound I'm heartbroken, this was all so sudden !! And with my chameleon being very poorly at the moment as well I just haven't any tears left to shed at this time Please keep everything crossed my little princess will make it through :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Everything crossed here...hope little princess is getting over this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Just had a call from the vets .... she didn't make it through the night Rip lil girl xxxxx Devastated sent via husky howls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Awwww Sarah I am so sorry.... RIP Little Princess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Oh no, I am so sorry Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 oh no, i am so sorry....RIP little lady sending hugs Sarah xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 RIP Li'l Dudette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 So sorry Sarah. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthevanman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Sorry to hear the sad news but at least she's not in pain anymore. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 So sorry to hear that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 So sorry for you Sarah, it's so plain to see how you love your pets X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Sending hugs xxx r.i.p little dudette x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Aww so sorry to hear that Sarah, sending hugs xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKarchitect Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 So sorry, just shows that even the littlest creatures on Earth are worthy of our love and respect. RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Oh I am so sorry.I know they aren't cuddly but these little creatures do really capture your heart just as much as furry pets do. I have got very attached to Craig's bearded dragon in fact I have taken over most of her care as he isn;t very interested. I know how upset you must be but you did your best for her. RIP little girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 thank you all x I cleaned her viv out when I got home last night and was doing ok until i turned her light out then broke down again It's so odd not seeing her little face pop up looking at me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sarah Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I have to get through next Friday somehow - Sherlock is back at the vets and I don't think he will be coing back either so i'm all over the show at the moment and just can't stop crying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innocenti Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 Oh no ... RIP Little one ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarmynS Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 It is so hard to loose family members.I know there might be people that think that this may be silly but those of us who also have all kinds of family members know how much they were/are loved.My condolences from myself and Skye. Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Sarah its so hard. Poor little Dudette. Sherlock will be fine, I'm sure, he's eating now. I think we all know how you feel, no matter how small they are so much part of our lives, we care for them love em and they are like our closest family members. Closer sometimes they know your secrets your wishes and your dreams. So here is a big hug and good wishes for Sherlock. You can do know more than your best which you have certainly been doing. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Thank you xx sherlock has gotten worse again I think I may finally have to say goodbye on Friday am going to be a wreck at camp so will apologise in advance if I burst out crying on someone! ! sent via husky howls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I got a big shoulder Sarah...and I will either sit down or will give you a little step.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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