We have had Daisy and Duke since November 2011 when they were both 17 weeks old.
They settled into their new home very well and were very lively and had great appetites. However over the last couple of weeks they seem to have slowed down considerably and are eating less and sleeping more.
Added to that Daisy, who was the best eater started to act strangely about 10 days ago, opening her mouth out wide, rubbing her eyes and squealing loudly.
We noticed her eyes looked inflamed and assumed this was the problem. First thing we did was turn the mvb off for a day and just keep the temps up with a che. We then got some eye ointment and applied this daily for a week.
The good news is that the squealing has stopped and she seems a bit livelier but she does seem to be struggling with her eating?
Upon further investigation we have noticed what looks like a scaly growth under her chin? See pic.
Duke doesn't appear to have this?
A bit of back ground to assist with any guidance given. We keep them in an open table with MVB bulb on for approx 12-14 hours during the day and a CHE at night.
Substrate is a product called Eco Earth which is basically recycled coconut fibre.
Diet consists mainly of dandelion leaves (when we can find them) romain lettuce, herbivore food and grated carrot or squash now and again.
They have access to water at all times and we soak them daily.
We were wondering if the slowing down was due to the weather here at the moment, barely over freezing some days and not very light, however temps in their table are always about 100 degrees during the day and about 75-80 degrees at night.
Not sure what else we can do or indeed if their current behaviour is totally normal? Biggest concern is over Daisy as we are not sure if she is struggling with a mouth ulcer?
Any help appreciated
Pic above showing scaly skin under chin?
Daisy and Duke share lunch!
They settled into their new home very well and were very lively and had great appetites. However over the last couple of weeks they seem to have slowed down considerably and are eating less and sleeping more.
Added to that Daisy, who was the best eater started to act strangely about 10 days ago, opening her mouth out wide, rubbing her eyes and squealing loudly.
We noticed her eyes looked inflamed and assumed this was the problem. First thing we did was turn the mvb off for a day and just keep the temps up with a che. We then got some eye ointment and applied this daily for a week.
The good news is that the squealing has stopped and she seems a bit livelier but she does seem to be struggling with her eating?
Upon further investigation we have noticed what looks like a scaly growth under her chin? See pic.
Duke doesn't appear to have this?
A bit of back ground to assist with any guidance given. We keep them in an open table with MVB bulb on for approx 12-14 hours during the day and a CHE at night.
Substrate is a product called Eco Earth which is basically recycled coconut fibre.
Diet consists mainly of dandelion leaves (when we can find them) romain lettuce, herbivore food and grated carrot or squash now and again.
They have access to water at all times and we soak them daily.
We were wondering if the slowing down was due to the weather here at the moment, barely over freezing some days and not very light, however temps in their table are always about 100 degrees during the day and about 75-80 degrees at night.
Not sure what else we can do or indeed if their current behaviour is totally normal? Biggest concern is over Daisy as we are not sure if she is struggling with a mouth ulcer?
Any help appreciated
Pic above showing scaly skin under chin?
Daisy and Duke share lunch!