Floating

[jay]

I don't know what necropys is so i dought i did. I didn't now Madison had a disease until about a three weeks later.

 

[kaysie]

A necropsy is where a vet does an 'autopsy' on a dead animal in order to determine the cause of death.

Unless you had a vet accurately diagnose redleg (Aeromonas, Pseudomonas spp.) or hemorrhagic septicemia, you cannot be sure of either.

But this is a great reason why a complete quarantine is necessary when purchasing new animals.

The only time I didn't quarantine a new animal (Taricha granulosa) is when I was given one with a full vet checkup and permission to leave the country (which involves LOTS of 'being healthy' paperwork). Even then, she's still in a separate tank because she doesn't like the setup in the other tank (she's terrestrial while the others are aquatic).

(Message edited by Joan on April 19, 2007)

 

[jay]

None of the vets here know much about axolotls but i buried madison anyway. Cookie has gill fungus now but i know how to treat that. I am expecting Cookie to die soon as she isn't eating. I hope she doesn't die cause shifter likes cookie

 

[june]

Hi Jay! don't give up hope mate. Best wishes with your little axies.

 

[jay]

Thanks for the support June. I won't give up

 

[jay]

Is there a way i can get Cookie to eat or will she just die

 

[jay]

I've just put Cookie back into the big tank. So far no floating but Cookie still hasn't eaten. Do you think i should vary a diet or something

 

[kapo]

Yes, you're going to have try variety of things even cut up if necessary, to entice her appetite.

 

[jay]

She also seems to of got some sort of limp? while swimming and just walking. Its as if shes jumping

 

[jay]

Thanks for the help guys, but Cookie died due to lack of eating.

 

[june]

So sorry to hear that Jay.