EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE IN GREEN IGUANA (Iguana iguana): A CASE REPORT
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2020-05
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A four months old green iguana (Iguana iguana) belonged to Chennai Snake Park Trust, Guindy was brought to the Avian and Exotic Pet Unit, Madras Veterinary College with the history of being stiff and unresponsive when touched or handled. The lizard was off-feed and did not drink water for past 3 days. On examination, it was found that, there was little to no deep pain reaction. The eyes were sunken and the skin was more wrinkled. It was tentatively diagnosed for hypothermia as its extremities were cold but later on it was confirmed that it suffered dehydration, emaciation and malnourishment. The condition could have been aggravated due to poor husbandry and management conditions. In order to treat the condition, the iguana was given oxygen therapy @ 1-2 litres/minute and simultaneously the iguana was covered with a warm cloth. When the reptile was stabilized, it was placed in a basking area for an hour. In addition to this, it was orally given multivitamin syrup and oral rehydration powder (electrolyte powder); this was continued for a week. The reptile was further advised to be given ad libitum water and everyday exposure to sunlight for a period of one to four hours. The reptile showed complete recovery after one month.
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TNV_IJSET_2020-9(3)447-450