My gecko's eyes are swollen... what does this mean?
He also seems to be shedding CONSTATLY or his skin doesnt fall off, i dunno. What does THAT mean and does it have anything to do with the swelling of the eyes?
2007-09-23 11:53:18 · 2 answers · asked by Jimmy 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I would call GEICO and get a bunch of quotes for car insurance... You will save a bunch of money.
Then i would being your gecko to the vet, and spend the money you saved...
2007-09-23 11:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by Your Favorite Writer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Eye infections
Eye infections are not uncommon in leopard geckos. Symptoms of an eye infection may include swelling of the eye, discharge from the eye, cloudiness of the eye, difficulty in opening the eye. Eye infections can be the result of any irritation to the eye (e.g. the leo may get dust in its eye from the substrate, or scratch its eye on something while hunting). In all cases, eye infections should be investigated by a vet. Most likely they will take a swab from the eye, culture from the swab, then they can determine the best method of treatment once the culture has been identified.
Hypovitaminosis A is another cause. You really need to get this guy to an experienced reptile vet asap!
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/
2007-09-23 15:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋