My leopard gecko is thin. Can baby food help it gain weight?

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I read on several sites that you could feed a leopard gecko baby food to help it bulk up, I was wondering if this was ok and if so what kind to give it? Pet's info: Reptile | Gecko | 0.12 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Blitzen. A meat flavored baby food is best (chicken, turkey or beef) but baby foods are rarely calorically dense. If your gecko is thin, determining why is important, such as bacterial or parasitic enteritis, metabolic disorders (kidney, liver) and other problems. A veterinary visit should be able to assist with diagnosis and treatments. Review and correct husbandry parameters as too cool of an environment will decrease digestion and absorption of nutrients. Good luck.

My leopard gecko is thin. Can baby food help it gain weight?

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