Shingleback shedding and eye issues

[RCW74]

Hi all

We have had our shinglebacks for around 4 weeks. The male has been shedding for all of that time - just small individual scales (or clusters of a few) at a time. Is this OK - I thought they would shed in just a few large pieces? I have bathed him a few times to help - any other tips?

Secondly, his left eye seems to be closed for most of the time - although he can open it, particulalrly after a bath. The other night while eating, both his eyes seemed to be 'bubbling' a small amount of fluid when he was swallowing - is all this the sign of an infection or something, could it be related to the shedding, or could it just be from the effort of swallowing? Lots of questions I know, but any advice from shingleback experts would be greatly appreciated,

Cheers

 

[Noongato]

I have 2 shingles and they do usually shed in one or a few big peices, so thats odd.. Shinglebacks dont usually need humidity to shed either, they cope well in dryer conditions..
What substrate you using, is it unusually absorbant?

Sometimes they just hold one eye closed, dunno why. But it shouldnt be weeping or anything while eating.... Never seen that.

Can you get a good close up photo of the eyes?

 

[RCW74]

Hi

Thanks for the info...they are on reptibark. They are kept dry, water offered a couple of times per week.

I thought it might just be a case of lazy eye! Will try and get some photos soon

 

[Noongato]

If ever you in doubt about the health of your animals, its well worth going to see the vet.

 

[Inspiration]

If ever you in doubt about the health of your animals, its well worth going to see the vet.

Definately worth a trip to the vet whenever you think there might be a problem. I've recently taken my puppy to the vet for a couple of things, it hasn't cost anything. She's great, very caring and doesn't charge for a quick barge-in, and we also have a number of 24 hour call-out vets for after hours emergencies. Her receptionist is fantastic, too, and can help out on the phone with anything.

If you don't already have a regular vet, it's worth getting one that you can relate to and with whom you trust. If you have a good vet, consistency can be offered to the animals and the vet will know your pet as an individual as well. I know people say shop around and get good prices (one vet is currently offering cheap microchipping, another cheap vaccinations, another cheap desexing for cats and dogs) but I strongly believe that animals need to form a bond with the person looking after their overall health, in the same way we might feel better seeing the same doctor for all our health care needs.