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Does anyone know how much it is to get a calcium injection? I know it changes from vet to vet but maybe an estimate?
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Katie F.
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I can't find my bill, but I think it was only aorund $15. I am sure it varies state to state - I am in NH.
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Hi katie,

I am having some MBD issues with a cham (long, ongoing story) and got a reply from a regular on the KS cham forum re: calcitonin. Apparently, it takes Calcium from the blood and transfers it to the bones. The animal first must have a high enough Ca blood level before doing it or it could kill or do other damage, so obviously a vet needs to be closely monitoring the situation.

Here is the link to the thread:
Calcitonin

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So I should get calcium shots and then get calcitonin?
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Katie F.
Peach State Geckos
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"A herper's life is never dull" - ME

your vet would need to assess that. He would first need to test for blood level Ca and then go from there. I am not a vet just someone who has ongoing calcium issues with an otherwise healthy chameleon (baffling) and has learned a lot thru the process. I would assume since you breed geckos you have a good herp vet? Give him a call

lele
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0.1 Veiled - Luna
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
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1.0 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.3 Mad. Hissers (2 died ;(
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula (no name yet)
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha

Oh ok. Yes I have a very good herp vet, I'll give him a call in the morning. Thanks so much for yuor help.
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Katie F.
Peach State Geckos
Breeding Mealworms
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"A herper's life is never dull" - ME

Best of luck with her! Keep us posted
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0.1 Veiled - Luna
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Líta
1.0 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.3 Mad. Hissers (2 died ;(
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula (no name yet)
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha

>>Best of luck with her! Keep us posted
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>>Chameleon Help & Resource Info
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>>0.1 Veiled - Luna
>>1.0 Beardie - Darwin
>>0.2 felines - Kyndra and Líta
>>1.0 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
>>0.3 Mad. Hissers (2 died ;(
>>0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula (no name yet)
>>0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha
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Katie F.
Peach State Geckos
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"A herper's life is never dull" - ME

Wish I could help you...have you checked with your vet? How's she doing, btw?
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I'm going to call the vet probably tomorrow. She's doing ok, I"m feeding her butternut squash and veal baby food and giving her plenty of electrolytes.
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Katie F.
Peach State Geckos
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"A herper's life is never dull" - ME

woops, posted above reply before reading this...yes, the vet is a good idea

A tip - watch too much sodium with pedialyte, which can cause fluid retention.
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0.1 Veiled - Luna
1.0 Beardie - Darwin
0.2 felines - Kyndra and Líta
1.0 African Clawed Frog - Skipper
0.3 Mad. Hissers (2 died ;(
0.1 Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula (no name yet)
0.1 Goliath Bird-Eater Tarantula - Natasha