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golfsk8er
11-17-03, 10:59 PM
I just got a litlle leo shes about 3 monthes and she isnt eating the greatest (got it on saturday) tryed to feed 2 or 3 times and only seen eat one meal worm also he walks like he isnt strong enough to walk up stait almost looks like hes walking on his elbows. Iv been putting lots of vits (reptivite) on the meal worms but seeing as she only ate one i dont think the vits are doing much. PLEASE HELP ME!
Thanks
Matt

eyespy
11-18-03, 09:02 AM
Get to a vet as soon as possible. Elbow walking can be a sign of either metabolic bone disease or a neurological problem.

Lots of Reptivite isn't a good idea, but probably no harm done since he hasn't eaten much. It has too much vitamin A and D3 in it for regular use, both are stored in the liver and can become toxic if overdosed. A plain calcium or calcium/mineral supplement like Rep-cal or Minerall is safer for daily use with a multivitamin given less often. Even then just a tiny pinch is all that's needed.

Good luck and let us know how this poor little one is doing.