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Why is my leopard gecko breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | Female | unspayed | 0.5 lbs

My leopard gecko is breathing hard, her throat and sides of chest are moving with each breath more than usual. She is not eating, and is lethargic. There are no signs of discharge or other obvious external symptoms.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 20th, 2018

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

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