First of all, thanks in advance for any advice.
Second of all, I've got a sick snake and I'd rather only hear from people who have dealt with a similar problem before, or similar experience. (I'd rather not get bogged down by helpful guesses).
Last year, I adopted an adult coastal carpet python who was very constipated. She spent almost a week at the vet for antibiotics, fluids, and general observation. Any blockage was removed by the vet, however she had already torn the cloaca. She got stitches, and the wound has been healing since.
It's not perfectly healed, and even 6 months after the fact I've noticed fluid dripping from the vent. She hasn't gained as much weight as I'd like, I've been cautious about large meals while she recovers. She drinks regularly, I change the water regularly (it gets messy quickly). My concern is: she seems dehydrated. Her skin is loose/soft. Should I consider giving her some sort of electrolyte replacement? If so, how?
Second of all, I've got a sick snake and I'd rather only hear from people who have dealt with a similar problem before, or similar experience. (I'd rather not get bogged down by helpful guesses).
Last year, I adopted an adult coastal carpet python who was very constipated. She spent almost a week at the vet for antibiotics, fluids, and general observation. Any blockage was removed by the vet, however she had already torn the cloaca. She got stitches, and the wound has been healing since.
It's not perfectly healed, and even 6 months after the fact I've noticed fluid dripping from the vent. She hasn't gained as much weight as I'd like, I've been cautious about large meals while she recovers. She drinks regularly, I change the water regularly (it gets messy quickly). My concern is: she seems dehydrated. Her skin is loose/soft. Should I consider giving her some sort of electrolyte replacement? If so, how?