LEEWAY CORUCIA RESEARCH CENTER (LCRC)
Hello,
I wish you well on your ill Corucia. To be prepared, try to do the following:
1). If you don't do so keep documented records on physical and
behavior observations.
2). Check fecal samples bring one along to the Vet. Is it
smelly and watery? Is it an unusual color? A normal
Corucia turd is brown/black-looks like a pretzel nugget-and
has a 'smokey' smell.
3). Check the inside of her/his mouth. Any whitish or raised
areas? Unusual color? Excessive red? discoloration of
the gums, etc.
4). Check weight. This is important for any medical dosages
given.
5). Check skin any signs of 'Moon Cratering'? This is indicative
of a Psuedomonas infection. Apply neosporin over entire
skin. eliminate stagnant air. Air should be humid-but with
sufficient air flow.
6). Look at spinal column. Is it raised and pronounced?
7). Tresplod sign. Look at hip area where the spinal column
meets the hip bones. Are they raised and noticeable?
8). Signs of incomplete or an irregular shed.
9). Give Pothos leaves to eat. Pothos will make the urine
appear brown instead of clear. With this, one can tell the
duration of a bowel movement from a specific time of
feeding.
10).Note strength. Does your Corucia exhibit a strong grasp
with her/his claws and tail when picked up?
The thing that worries me the most is that you mentioned the eyes sunken in. Get to the vet and please let us know of the results. Our hopes and hearts are with you!
Sincerely,
Brian
LCRC
