Thrush!!!

[Bellabelloo]

I have noticed a few threads lately regarding axolotl with what seems to be sore mouths, and/ or not a typical fungal infections.
I was wondering if axolotl can pick up 'thrush' a yeast type infection, which could manifest itself in this way. I appreciate (can't spell !!) that this may well be way off the mark...... but was just wondering.

 

[ianclick]

Hi Bellabeloo,

Yeast thrives in a warm, moist environment with low acidity and a good supply of sugar. If a Tank was at a nominal 18 C, I would think it would not be warm enough for Candida to survive and thrive.

But thats just a thought.

 

[vickipeer]

thrush

I have noticed a few threads lately regarding axolotl with what seems to be sore mouths, and/ or not a typical fungal infections.
I was wondering if axolotl can pick up 'thrush' a yeast type infection, which could manifest itself in this way. I appreciate (can't spell !!) that this may well be way off the mark...... but was just wondering.

Hi Bellabelloo, Yes I do belive that axolotls can have thrush. Apparently one of mine has it. I ended up taking it to a vet that has experience with axies and he started giving mine about 4 injections of antibotics, as it was all in his mouth, it also affected his swallowing and eating. I am still giving him salt baths as well
regards
Vicki

 

[Kaysie]

Vicki, lots of infections can cause mouth issues. Thrush is a yeast, not a bacteria, so I don't think antibiotics would have any effect on thrush.

I'm with Ian on this. I don't think tank conditions are really conducive to thrush.

 

[Bellabelloo]

I have looked around a bit more and now think its rather unlikely....

 

[ianclick]

Hi Bella,

I have searched and searched and can't find any information that confirms or denies. There appears to be an absence of information regarding axies and thrush.

My ex would turn in her grave, but, Thrush used to bother her during the hotter months. However she was not an axolotl and from memory the treatment was antifungal cream not antibiotics.

Very keen to hear from anyone with different info.

Good Luck