My chameleon is dying. What can I do if I can't afford a vet?

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My chameleon is very sick it's laying on the floor on its side gasping for air and she is very weak I've been giving her steam treatments what else can I do I have no money to take her to the vet plz help me where can I find antibiotic for her I live in Patterson California

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hello, I’m so sorry to hear about your chameleon. What you are describing sounds very serious. Without doing an exam, I really can’t determine what could be going on, but I worry she could have a serious infection, retained eggs, or some other problem. Unfortunately, she may be in terminal stages of a disease. Given how serious this sounds, I honestly don’t think there is anything you can do at home without the help of a veterinarian (besides keeping her warm and hydrated). Any antibiotic that would be effective in a reptile her size would need to be prescribed by a veterinarian. If you believe she is dying, then euthanasia may be an option to ease her suffering, and this is typically a reasonably priced service. I’m very sorry she is so ill. If you’d like more detailed advice, don’t hesitate to request a consult. Also, arav.org has reptile veterinarians listed by state. Good luck.

My chameleon is dying. What can I do if I can't afford a vet?

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