My African fat-tailed gecko is sick: pale, thin, slow breathing. Help!

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I own a african fat-tailed gecko and she seems really sick. I'm really worried for her and would like to know what's wrong, and how I can help. Her symptoms are she seems exhausted, she's extremely pale (more than if she was about to shed), her feet are yellow, and she is extremely thin. She is also breathing very slowly. She has drank water, and I'm keeping her with me to check her breathing. Thank you in advance. Pet's info: Reptile | Lizard | Female

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Chloe and including photos. Lethargy are just general signs of illness and not specific for anything. Check and correct husbandry and diet, as these animals needs to be kept warm and nutritional deficiencies can add up. Ultraviolet B wavelength exposure is very important for calcium metabolism and other concerns. Intestinal parasites or infections, metabolic disorders (liver, kidney), stomatitis (oral infections), nutritional deficiencies are all possible. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Try offering food and water via a syringe. Good luck.

My African fat-tailed gecko is sick: pale, thin, slow breathing. Help!

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