The Road to Recovery, that is! Jackie went to the vet and we have a plan of action. It appears that there is a infection going on, either bacterial, fungal, or both. For that, we were prescribed a topical cream that covers both. He also has antibiotic injections to be given at home. The black areas are likely to be thermal burns and are probably permanently scarred black. Being so weak, he may have a calcium imbalance, so he has a potent oral calcium supplement to help him on his way, along with fluids given in the office, and baby food offered by eyedropper at home. I was certain his tail had dry gangrene at the tip, but our wonderful exotics vet, Dr. Orlando Diaz, found that it is flexible and may be viable. We'll keep an eye on that tail tip! He's not out of the woods, but seems to feel better already. Don't you think he looks better, too?
His treatment plan:
Fortaz injections every three days x 5 doses
Lukewarm diluted Betadine soaks 15-20min twice daily
SSD ointment applied twice daily after mild cleaning
Calcium glubionate twice daily
Maintain hydration through soaking and feeding baby food
Provide proper temps, natural sunlight, good husbandry
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