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Illness/Sickness: Strange looking legs?

dryopteris

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Hello,
I've been away for to weeks and when I came back I noticed that the right front leg of one of my axolotls. The left front leg doesn't look that healthy too and the left back foot has started to look strange too. I won't be able to contact my vet until monday and even then, I a not sure if they can help me.
She is eating well and acting normal.
Is it a fungus? should I try a salt bath? could her tank-mate have attacked her? should I separate her from her tank-mate in case it is contagious?
Some pictures:
http://i.imgur.com/MfxTlOC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8tBJtmj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Ak6FruF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/p2u7vrn.jpg
Thanks in advance!
 

Niels D

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Looks like limb rot, though I've only seen it with Asian newts before, mostly on land. Then it starts with the toes/feet most of the time. Not an expert though. Check this:

Caudata Culture Articles - Illness Part 1

I would put it in the fridge in a little container for the time being, until someone else comes with a better solution. Check the link above. There should be some threads here on this forum of course. When it's possible, got to the vet. Could be that he suggest using Baitril, because it looks infected in any case.
 
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Elise

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My first impression was bite injuries on the front legs along with malnourishment causing the pale appearance. I wouldn't be surprised if the front legs become necrotic. His overall condition looks poor with signs of emaciation.

I second the opinion of seeking a vet and also fridging until monday, especially if he isn't eating. Rehabilitating this animal won't be a small task. On the subject of antibiotics, I've also had success treating with both Baytril and Amikacin.
 

SammyTheLotus

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I third the opinion of fridging her, she doesn't look too well and even her gills are in rough shape. I can't offer any real advice but please keep us posted once you find out what's wrong! :(
 
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