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My iguana is 10 years old acting unresponsive have him ...

Sent to Pet Experts November 27 2005 at 11:46 AM
   

My iguana is 10 years old acting unresponsive have him in tub with warm towels over him alto still unresponsive, wondering if he is dying; if I am prolonging the dying process, it's Sunday vets are closed, ty.

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Age: 10; Male; Breed: Green Iguana

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Keeping him very warm.

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November 27 2005 at 12:03 PM (17 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
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If you have a good chance of getting him to a reptile vet in the morning keeping up first aid might be the thing to do.
He could be suffering from a vitamin B deficiency or metabolic bone disease or an infection and the vet may be able to help him.
As iguanas may reach 30-50 years of age or more commonly in captivity 15-20 years its probably not old age issues.
Depending on the diet and habitat he is kept in though it might be a kidney issue or one of the above listed problems.
You can read up on kidney issues here
http://www.anapsid.org/iguana/kidneyfailure.html
and about other common issues here
http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/reptiles/iguana_health.html
Hope this helps you!


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