Not good.

[SinCityBPs]

So sorry to hear about your BP's health, and wishing you the best outcome with it.

Did the vet start any type of antibiotic regimen for the RI?

I rescued a normal girl a little over a year ago that was in poor health (Low weight, severe RI, and extremely unhappy/snappy). I immediately took her to the vet, and got started on a pretty heavy Antibiotic regimen (Both weekly shots and a daily oral suspension). I did notice some discoloration in the feces and urates during the first couple weeks. I and the vet attributed this to the antibiotics. The antibiotics can take a toll on the liver. We never took blood, nor would I allow a vet to draw from my balls heart; however, they did have me bring in a stool sample.

I am sure that you know and have been told, but to help wipe this RI out, increase the hot spot to around 95 degrees (If you have a large enclosure, go for 100 degrees with a good temperature gradient); however, make sure you have a cool side temp of no less than 80 degrees. If you are doing antibiotics, it is a good idea to bathe your BP every night for 20 minutes in a warm bath (Not hot, but about the temperature you would bathe a child). This will help with dehydration from the Antibiotics. Lastly, keep the enclosure as clean as possible.

It will take time, as RI's can be very difficult to get rid of; however, keep at it, and stay strong. It took about 5-6 months, but my girl is now RI free, 700+ grams heavier, eating like a cow, happy, and healthy as ever.

I am sure yours will come around too. Best of Luck!