Neeks and Albie
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Hi everyone!
Approximately 9 days ago, my axie Albie stopped eating. I've tried varying his foods, (he's hand fed) so I left food at the bottom of his tank to see if he disliked me hand feeding him (but I've been doing it for ages). Then I thought that perhaps his lack of appetite was due to the rather warm weather we've been having, however I have been controlling his tank temperature to the correct measures. I tested the water for pH etc. but all was fine, so then I changed water and gave his tank a really good clean but that didn't help either. I'd also taken the gravel out too.
6 days after his obvious lack of appetite (3 days ago), he got a prolapse. After about 7 hours it went back in for reasons I cannot fathom, then the morning after it happened again except much worse and has been getting worse since.... I have rung several veterinarians but none know how to treat it :S I have been giving salt baths since the first prolapse, 2L water : 2-3 tsp salt, of course I don't expect an immediate reaction but I am utterly desperate!!!
Also if anyone has any tips on how to make him a bit more comfortable, I would greatly appreciate it as I have a sick feeling that he may not make it through the rest of the week... :-(
Neeks
Approximately 9 days ago, my axie Albie stopped eating. I've tried varying his foods, (he's hand fed) so I left food at the bottom of his tank to see if he disliked me hand feeding him (but I've been doing it for ages). Then I thought that perhaps his lack of appetite was due to the rather warm weather we've been having, however I have been controlling his tank temperature to the correct measures. I tested the water for pH etc. but all was fine, so then I changed water and gave his tank a really good clean but that didn't help either. I'd also taken the gravel out too.
6 days after his obvious lack of appetite (3 days ago), he got a prolapse. After about 7 hours it went back in for reasons I cannot fathom, then the morning after it happened again except much worse and has been getting worse since.... I have rung several veterinarians but none know how to treat it :S I have been giving salt baths since the first prolapse, 2L water : 2-3 tsp salt, of course I don't expect an immediate reaction but I am utterly desperate!!!
Also if anyone has any tips on how to make him a bit more comfortable, I would greatly appreciate it as I have a sick feeling that he may not make it through the rest of the week... :-(
Neeks