Oscar the axie about to burst

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worried sick about my axolotyl.. he has bloated like a balloon and cant put his back legs down.. has anyone got any ideas on whats wrong and how to treat him ..
 

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I saw this post in the introductions area where another member gave you some good links, did you take a look at them at all? :happy:

I've never seen anything like this, something deep down is telling me it's bloat. But I can't be sure.... the only thing I can suggest is to put him in clean, cool, dechlorinated water and to fridge him.

I will keep the thread bumped so more experienced members can see.
 
what is that what happened?
 
this is exactly what my axie darnell is like, i took him to a vet and she drained him. you should try and get to a vet asap. how long did it take oscar to get like this?? is he still eating and pooing? what is he fed on?

the photo ive attached is after hed been drained, he was alot bigger but probably not as big as oscar, but it looks like it could be the same problem. Darnells gotta go back t vets again to be drained weds,
the vet said the fluid is either his kidneys failing or a nutritional deficiency, i hope oscar gets better please let us know
p.s where in uk are you i might be able to help you find a vet
 

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Oh dear he is very bloated. Have you tried calling your local vets? That might be the best thing to do at this point.
 
isnt it hurting the axi?
 
Yes try and call the vet too, jeez why didn't I say that! :rolleyes:

For the mean time just try and keep him comfortable as possible until you can get him treated.
 
Wow the poor thing ;-; I think all you can do is get him to a vet.
 
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