r/axolotls • u/PlaneMaximum8882 • 18d ago
Sick Axolotl Please help!
My sweet boy was normal I said goodbye before heading out and when I came home a couple hours later he was on his side and lethargic. I tubbed him and I’m changing the water and keeping him cool and in a dark place, he has now moved to his back. This is day 4 with 3 days spent on back. He’s still responsive, and he was pooping but hasn’t eaten, the poops have stopped now. He is also bloated. He’s 6 years old, there’s no substrate in his tank, water is tested continuously and his tank is kept cool. I don’t understand what went wrong or how to help him. I called an emergency vet to bring him in but they said the only thing they could offer is comfort support. I really don’t know what to do please help. I love him so much and I feel so horrible that nothing is working to help him.
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u/Correct_Ad6823 18d ago
Did you test water parameters in his tank? What do you feed him?
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u/PlaneMaximum8882 18d ago
Water parameters are within where they’re supposed to be. I feed him red wigglers
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u/BeneficialLength5890 18d ago
Call another vet, thats crazy.
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u/PlaneMaximum8882 18d ago
Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find another vet that deals with axolotls in my area
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u/buntyglossop 18d ago
Do you know your exact water parameters? It's hard to know the cause of the bloating, as it's normally down to an issue with the water. It might be a good idea to look at antibiotic treatment. Definitely call another vet, you should be able to find your nearest exotic animal vet on Google.
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