Why is my juvenile leopard gecko throwing up food and losing weight?

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My juvenile leopard geckos will try to eat its food but pukes it up shortly after. Bought him from pet smart 3 and a half weeks ago, they did not know the age or gender. But he was fine until this week. He's been throwing up past 4 days. Once before he shed, and the two days after. He wants to eat but ends up throwing up!? He's been losing weight.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Vomiting is not normal in reptiles. Loki should be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. An x-ray maybe necessary to diagnose an obstruction or impaction. Get some Fluker's Repta-Boost at the local Petco. Offer it to get some nutrition into him. Soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes. Gently massage the abdomen, front to back, during the soak to stimulate defecation.

Why is my juvenile leopard gecko throwing up food and losing weight?

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