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We took a fecal sample to the vet today for Scooters first official check up. The vet determined that he has round worms. We did not take Scooter yet. He goes tomorrow at 4:00 arizona time. We have chosen a vet named Dr.Funk and he is quite reputable as far as we know. He mentioned on the phone that it is quite difficult to give uro's meds and I'm a little nervous about how to do that. Any suggestions on methods or our choice of vets would be appreciated. Thanks
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Grama Deb

Methods will depend on whether the medication is oral or injectable. Your veterinarian will explain in detail & should give the first dose in front of you to show you the proper & easiest method. If he/she does not, ask them to! A good vet should have no problem doing that Also, you can alway wrap them in a soft towel to help control any flailing legs/tail. Good luck to you and Scooter!
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Connie
Rainier, OR
1.0 Bearded Dragon (Bonsai)
1.0 Mali Uromastyx (Slash)
1.0 Love Bird (Sassy)
1.2 Cats (Nitro, Pixie & Snowball)
4.3 Dogs (Awax, Turbo, Chance, Tuff, Storm, Hope & Porkchop)

Yup! What she said.

I have found that a nice soft towel is really helpful to keep everyone feeling safe and calm. Once you "pin" a uros arms to his side and immobilize his tail he will usually just lie still, close his eyes, and (I always imagine) go "OMG is it over yet!?" like a little kid. Less importantly, it will also protect your arms/hands from tail spikes. Ouch!

Keep us posted on what types of meds he prescribes and I am sure we can provide some suggestions on giving it.

I recommend asking the vet very explicitly if he has worked with Uros before, and in what capacity. If he hasn't worked explicitly with Uros, he may still be your best bet if he has other exotic reptile experience, but in that case it is often a good idea to do a little research on your own about the medication and dosage. Just like working with "people doctors".

Keep us posted!!

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes (May he rest in peace)
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
Madison, Wisconsin

Thanks to you both. This doctor is the vet that takes care of the Tucson reptile show and gives all the talks about husbandry and such. I would assume he knows some about uro's. He is recommended on this site I think and on the Reptic zone site. I'll surely keep you posted and probably need advice and of course moral support
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Grama Deb

oh cool! Most people have a horrible time finding a knowledgeable vet. You are many steps ahead on that one!

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes (May he rest in peace)
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
Madison, Wisconsin