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Today he got worse. He was at the bottom of his cage and had his mouth open. I emediatly sat him in some warm water, around 85 degrees. I am fixing to put him in the shower. I am terribly worried about him. My first question is, If i do things right, will he be ok? Second, I want to make sure i am doing things right. So, any input would be greatly appreciated. I'm sorry for posting such a common question because i have read a lot of posts on dehydration, I just want to make sure that he will be ok. Thanks

If all the problem is is dehydration, then yes, soaking him will help. If he's on the bottom of the cage though, it could be too late. If you've soaked him for a few hours in warm water, he will be getting some of his water back. I'm not a fan of the shower thing, but if you want, give it a try. Seems to me like they don't wanna be there and it makes a mess. I put a small plant in the lawn and turn on sprinklers or spray the plant lightly with a mist nozzle on a hose. But again, if he's on the bottom of the cage, you should probably get him to a vet. Too bad tomorrow's Sunday it might be hard to do. Are his eyes sunken in? If he's dehydrated, his eyes should have sunken in a while ago and his skin will have small wrinkles in the skin, like it's loose. Keep trying the warm water soaking thing and get him to a vet ASAP. That's my suggestions.
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Tyler Stewart
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You could try giving him some pedialite or gatorade, that way he gets the water and electolytes. Good luck, I hope he comes through!