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priscilia
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Hi all,
I have a golden albino axolotl "Jupiter" for 2yrs now. All has been fine since the weekend. She's became bloated, swimming tail up. I took her to the vet hospital (sunday morning) & the vet who deals with exotic creatures was in, but didn't know much about axie's at all. Tho she gave me antibiotics to treat her orally every 2nd day for 5 treatments to lessen her bloatedness & get her balance right.
I came across this forum, as I thought i needed more information on her condition. As with others who have been in the same position, I have placed her in the fridge.
She last pooped saturday night. Tho, I haven't seen her eat in a while, as she's left the food in the tank.
I didn't hav a heater for her, so i have recently bought her a heater to check the tank temperature (as previously she was in a position not directly in the sun, but it was a warmer position as now - since i moved).
I have tested the water, pH=7 NO2=0.25... is that ok?
so, I'm trying to get the tank right before I place back in there, while she's in the fridge.
But you know what.. I don't think the antibiotics or the fridge thing is showing any signs of improvement, coz now, she's constantly belly up.
this has got me totally stressed out & worried.. but I'm sure Jupiter is feeling it more than I.
Does anyone have any suggestions.. or know of a vet in the Melbourne, Australia area who deals with axie's...
it's totally heart breaking seeing her in this condition.. I just want her better. I come 2 work, but my mind is on her...
is it too late?
please help..
I have a golden albino axolotl "Jupiter" for 2yrs now. All has been fine since the weekend. She's became bloated, swimming tail up. I took her to the vet hospital (sunday morning) & the vet who deals with exotic creatures was in, but didn't know much about axie's at all. Tho she gave me antibiotics to treat her orally every 2nd day for 5 treatments to lessen her bloatedness & get her balance right.
I came across this forum, as I thought i needed more information on her condition. As with others who have been in the same position, I have placed her in the fridge.
She last pooped saturday night. Tho, I haven't seen her eat in a while, as she's left the food in the tank.
I didn't hav a heater for her, so i have recently bought her a heater to check the tank temperature (as previously she was in a position not directly in the sun, but it was a warmer position as now - since i moved).
I have tested the water, pH=7 NO2=0.25... is that ok?
so, I'm trying to get the tank right before I place back in there, while she's in the fridge.
But you know what.. I don't think the antibiotics or the fridge thing is showing any signs of improvement, coz now, she's constantly belly up.
this has got me totally stressed out & worried.. but I'm sure Jupiter is feeling it more than I.
Does anyone have any suggestions.. or know of a vet in the Melbourne, Australia area who deals with axie's...
it's totally heart breaking seeing her in this condition.. I just want her better. I come 2 work, but my mind is on her...
is it too late?
please help..