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Hi,

This may be a lost cause, but I don't know what to do. My husband's dog caught an anole yesterday and injured it pretty badly. I caught him with it and he dropped it. The anole was bleeding on his back leg joint. It appears that its back legs and tail are paralyzed.

If I left it outside, I was sure a cat, bird or whatever would kill it. I put it in a tank in my house, but I don't know what to do for it. It seems to be doing ok considering, pulling itself along by its front feet and looking very alert.

Is there anything I can do??
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Kim

I would keep him on something sterile and non-abrasive, like paper towels. Make sure he has access to a hot spot. Good luck!

Kelly
The Critter Shack
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Thanks for your response. I put a heating pad under one corner of the container. I also got a few crickets for him. He ate a couple the first day, but has acted disinterested for the past couple of days. He seemed to be doing pretty well the first couple of days, but seems to have taken a turn for the worse. He hasn't moved much today, and his breathing has slowed. I guess only time will tell at this point, but at least I have prevented his having a gruesome death.

Come on, come on! Did he make it or not? I'm dying to find out!

Kelly Bryant
The Critter Shack