Some help please

[geckowoman]

Some of my geckos have got coccidiosis, these are rescues that i recently got in, other than the vets treatment, can anyone else recommend a treatment available with out the costly vet bills.

[Rainwater]

Sulfadimethoxine

look into that hun...you may need to find out the chemical balance/dosage you will need to...may need watering down. no prescription needed apparently. what gecko is it? many geckos cant have it...

[Kellybee]

Leopard Gecko Health: Internal Parasites - Protozoans

Which states:

Coccidia is a common parasite with a direct life cycle. The most common genera of coccidia found in leopard geckos include:

• Caryospora
• Cryptosporidium - see below.
• Eimeria - potential pathogens.
• Isospora - potential pathogens.

A leopard gecko could be infected with coccidia by coming into contact with food, water or other environmental items that have been contaminated fecal matter from another infected reptile.
Common Symptoms:
The symptoms exhibited will vary from gecko to gecko and will depend on the severity of the problem. They could include:

• Anorexia
• Diarrhea
• Listlessness
• Weight loss
• Kidney infection.
• Regurgitation
• Dehydration
• Hemorrhagic enteritis
• Septicemia
• Death

Diagnostic Methods:
There are several different techniques available to your veterinarian to help determine the possible presence of coccidia. These could include:

• Complete physical examination.
• Detailed patient history and overview of husbandry.
• Fecal exams - specifically finding the oocysts of the parasite on direct smears or even fecal flotations (the stools must be fresh!).

Treatment Options:
The most appropriate treatment option includes the use of Sulfadimethoxine. Sulfadimethoxine is also referred to as Albon and can be administered PO (orally). Follow-up fecal exams after the completion of the treatment period is recommended.
When dealing with medical problems such as coccidia, proper personal hygiene, quarantine and disinfection techniques are absolutely necessary. Treating the gecko alone without treating the environment will NOT eliminate the problem!

[Rainwater]

yesssssss i got it right lol

like i said read up on that treatment hun...its very cheap too which helps

best go vets.....
to be on safe side?

[Tops]

Originally Posted by gan1

Anorexia

I know i shouldnt laugh but i cant stop thinking of a gecko saying "every time i look in the mirror i see a fat person"