zoe98love
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My Russian, Vlad, is being very lethargic and not like himself at all.
I had written it off during the winter months since the winter blues are common in his species, and he was most likely experiencing the pull to hibernate. I did my best to keep him awake through the usual routine; raised temps, longer hours under the MVB bulb, soaking, etc.
But now it's almost April, and he doesn't seem to be getting any better.
I can't remember the last time I saw him eat. I will constantly place him in front of his food dish and try to hand feed him and he rejects it every time. He's very reluctant to open his eyes. They're not swollen or anything, he just refuses to open them. I've started to soak him in carrot baths almost every day in order to get him nutrients since he's not eating anything himself.
Is it time for a vet visit? Is this normal behavior even around this time of year?
FYI, I live in eastern Pennsylvania, so the weather is still a little chilly this time of year. Could that have something to do with it?
I would greatly appreciate some feedback.
Zoe
I had written it off during the winter months since the winter blues are common in his species, and he was most likely experiencing the pull to hibernate. I did my best to keep him awake through the usual routine; raised temps, longer hours under the MVB bulb, soaking, etc.
But now it's almost April, and he doesn't seem to be getting any better.
I can't remember the last time I saw him eat. I will constantly place him in front of his food dish and try to hand feed him and he rejects it every time. He's very reluctant to open his eyes. They're not swollen or anything, he just refuses to open them. I've started to soak him in carrot baths almost every day in order to get him nutrients since he's not eating anything himself.
Is it time for a vet visit? Is this normal behavior even around this time of year?
FYI, I live in eastern Pennsylvania, so the weather is still a little chilly this time of year. Could that have something to do with it?
I would greatly appreciate some feedback.
Zoe