landonewts
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My rough-skinned newt Fluffy is also around 30 years old, and he is suffering bloat. I'm pretty sure he's dying, and it's breaking my heart. I have read the forums and searched, and the only things I can find are recipes for a saline bath, and hints on euthanasia. I think he may be suffering kidney failure, at his age that's the most likely culprit - but would love any and all advice.
I realize that at 30 years old we are already in miracle territory, but I wish there was something I could do for my small, much-loved friend. I've not been able to find vets in my city that treat newts, and I am not sure a saline bath will help him at this point.
Fluffy has been with me ever since someone brought him to me in a paper bag after they found him wandering on the bike-path. (I had several newts at the time, so people would bring newts and salamanders to me for care.) He's been with me through so many phases of life, living in Eugene OR, San Francisco, and Portland OR, in 6 different houses and a few different tanks.
I guess I keep hoping for some miracle cure for my miraculous newt, and there may not be one. BUT - I am open to any and all ideas! I just lost my (also almost 30 year old) Firebelly newt Snowball to bloat a few months ago, and it was pretty rough. I am watching the younger newts in my other tank very carefully.
Anyway, not sure what else I can do at this point but prepare for the inevitable. I feel lucky to have had so many years with him. I love him so much! He's a goofy, interactive guy who will come over when I call to him, and I've been able to hand-feed him. It's amazing what a large personality and huge amount of charm can be contained in such a small creature. If he does pass away, I will miss him terribly.
I realize that at 30 years old we are already in miracle territory, but I wish there was something I could do for my small, much-loved friend. I've not been able to find vets in my city that treat newts, and I am not sure a saline bath will help him at this point.
Fluffy has been with me ever since someone brought him to me in a paper bag after they found him wandering on the bike-path. (I had several newts at the time, so people would bring newts and salamanders to me for care.) He's been with me through so many phases of life, living in Eugene OR, San Francisco, and Portland OR, in 6 different houses and a few different tanks.
I guess I keep hoping for some miracle cure for my miraculous newt, and there may not be one. BUT - I am open to any and all ideas! I just lost my (also almost 30 year old) Firebelly newt Snowball to bloat a few months ago, and it was pretty rough. I am watching the younger newts in my other tank very carefully.
Anyway, not sure what else I can do at this point but prepare for the inevitable. I feel lucky to have had so many years with him. I love him so much! He's a goofy, interactive guy who will come over when I call to him, and I've been able to hand-feed him. It's amazing what a large personality and huge amount of charm can be contained in such a small creature. If he does pass away, I will miss him terribly.