I need some help here!

[lovetoy]

Thanks so much you guys, for all your help! I'm going to try to get her in at the vet tomorrow just 2 be on the safe side. I worried all night about her and I hate 2 think of her enduring in pain because of me. But anyway thanks again!

[alyssa_lennon]

Did you take her to the vet? What did he say? Please an update! Hope your girl is doing okay!

[lovetoy]

Ok...update on sweet Bella~We took her to the vet. He said it was indeed mouth rot, and gave her a shot of antibiotics, and sent her home with another 5 syringes to be administered every 48 hours, and said to get rid of the reptile bark we were using and go to plain ole newspaper. He said the reptile bark, while itself was not harmful, retains too much moisture (like when she spills her water, among other things) and it is a prime breeding ground for mites. He said not to even try to offer her food for at least two weeks, her mouth would be too sore, but that the infection should be cleared up for the most part in about a week or so. He said to soak her in lukewarm water for about 20 mins a day, and keep her away from the other babies until further notice. Whew!!! I think thats all, i can't remember anything else he said at the moment. Thank you guys so much for your advice, and I'll keep you posted on her recovery.

[littleindiangirl]

You have mites? I hope you have some provent a mite (PAM) on hand.

[butters!]

i dont think she has mites.the vet said repti bark is a breeding ground for them,i guess meaning perfect conditions for disaster

[littleindiangirl]

But mites have to be introduced to the environment. They sometimes can come from a package of bedding, but that is usually uncommon.

Anyways, freezing any package of bedding or baking it will take care of any little tag a longs.

[lovetoy]

But mites have to be introduced to the environment. They sometimes can come from a package of bedding, but that is usually uncommon.

Anyways, freezing any package of bedding or baking it will take care of any little tag a longs.

Cool! I've never heard that, THANKS!

[lovetoy]

i dont think she has mites.the vet said repti bark is a breeding ground for them,i guess meaning perfect conditions for disaster

you are correct!!!!!!!!