My iguana won't eat, is very thin, and looks sick. What could be wrong?

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Hi..I'm Rida from indonesia..I have 2 iguanas,male n female,female is cool,but male already didn't have appetite since last year,so I always shot his foods to his mouth,mostly veggies,sometimes fruits..n now his brain bumps flatting already since last week,but his belly is in normal size..his throat grey,not red like the female one..2 days ago he threw some slime out,but it kinda hard..vets here r not good enough bout reptiles..idk wht to do..he already looked like an anorexic...pls help me..:'(. Pet's info: Reptile | Iguana | Male | 3 years old | 2 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Muu-chan and including pictures. It is concerning that he hasn't eaten by himself for along period of time. By the pictures he does appear very thin. Continuing to syringe feed him will help but probably is not solving the problem. A gastro-intestinal foreign body is a possibility, but there are many illness that can causes there clinical sings, including renal disease. It is very important you see a veterinarian even if they aren't great with reptiles. Maybe they can consult with other veterinarians. Good luck.

My iguana won't eat, is very thin, and looks sick. What could be wrong?

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