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Emergency with axolotl

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Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 11:04

Sorry to post here....I'm in desperate need of help with an axolotl.
She's swollen so much she can't keep upright. Hasn't eaten in a month. I legitimately can't find an aquatic veterinarian in the whole of Wales.

Anybody have any idea what I can do???

Emergency with axolotl
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BritneyBookClubPresident · 05/03/2024 23:45

Bumping for you Flowers

indianabones1 · 05/03/2024 16:57

There is an excellent exotic vet called Jordi at Blackwood pets4vets which is inside Pets at Home. Give them a call on 01495 233 060.

Collywobblewobbles · 05/03/2024 13:38

Which part of the country are you in @Notthrilledatthatidea ?

Brendabigbaps · 05/03/2024 13:35

Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 22:33

I do care? That's why my last ditch efforts is to post on mumsnet. My 'duty' is if there are actual veterinarians that will look at the poor thing? I've tried google/reddit/youtube/twitter along side EVERY aquatic shop in 100 mile radius.

I'm desperate ok.

But your right.....shouldn't of had it in the fucking place. Let them all die out eh!

You’re not a breeding programme tho are you! You’re not saving the species. You’ve just got one in a tank.

And if you’re going to say you are a breeder then more shame on you for having animals and not having a clue where to take them if they need help.

TheBunyip · 05/03/2024 13:25

@Notthrilledatthatidea see my comment above

do not fridge - join "axolotl keepers UK" on facebook

TheBunyip · 05/03/2024 13:23

there are a couple of excellent FB groups, but right now, get it into a tub with cool, fresh water that has been treated with Seachem Prime (tell me you have that)

Imisscoffee2021 · 05/03/2024 13:22

Caudata.org has forums with great advice. I wonder if its dropsy :( hope you get the help you need with the poor thing, I have an axolotl too so I know must be distressing.

OliveTapenade · 05/03/2024 13:19

Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 22:36

@OliveTapenade oh thank you! Can you find a suitable vet? I'm desperate. Thanks

No, I can’t. Because that is your job, and one you should have done before buying a defenseless animal that you’re unable to care for.

Pretending that you keep axolotls as some kind of conversation attempt is laughable.

If you had posted a picture of a dog so sick and bloated that it was unable to move, and mentioned that you’d sought no veterinary care for it, the RSPCA would be called.

Glitterbiscuits · 05/03/2024 13:15

@Notthrilledatthatidea
Hi OP
How is it today?

Sutton92 · 04/03/2024 23:06

There is an exotic vet called Sophie Jenkins. Based in Cardiff. Are you anywhere near there?

Londonrach1 · 04/03/2024 23:03

Can't help but hold you can get help x

Lovespring11 · 04/03/2024 23:02

There is some advice on here

https://sillyaxolotls.wixsite.com/sillyaxolotls/treating-illness

Lovespring11 · 04/03/2024 23:01

Ah poor thing. This can be caused by a lot of things. Organ failure being one of them

Sageyboots · 04/03/2024 22:59

Slimbridge wildfowl and wetlands centre (Gloucestershire so not too far from wales) have them. Maybe contact them for advice/vet recommendation?

maudelovesharold · 04/03/2024 22:55

Why are you being so snippy? Maybe people assume that if someone keeps a rare exotic animal, they will have sourced some expert support for it. Where did you obtain the animal? Could they not help? Hope you find something that works.

titchy · 04/03/2024 22:54

Tbf you probably should have sourced a vet before you got it. Or at least as soon as you'd got it. 🤷‍♀️ Hun.

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Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 22:46

Everyone I've contacted today have either been too far away or said 'they'll get back to me' .

Did have a lovely response though from a pp suggestion saying a possible treatment so I'm currently trying that.

Is that OK with you hun? I know I should not of had this random creature in the first place! Shame on me!!!!

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titchy · 04/03/2024 22:40

Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 22:36

@OliveTapenade oh thank you! Can you find a suitable vet? I'm desperate. Thanks

Several people have posted vets that can help? Presumably those vets couldn't help?

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Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 22:36

@OliveTapenade oh thank you! Can you find a suitable vet? I'm desperate. Thanks

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Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 22:33

I do care? That's why my last ditch efforts is to post on mumsnet. My 'duty' is if there are actual veterinarians that will look at the poor thing? I've tried google/reddit/youtube/twitter along side EVERY aquatic shop in 100 mile radius.

I'm desperate ok.

But your right.....shouldn't of had it in the fucking place. Let them all die out eh!

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CrazyCatLady13 · 04/03/2024 18:18

Caudata.org have a good online forum where you can ask for help, they have a Facebook page as well

TantalisingCantaloupe · 04/03/2024 17:58

I know Bristol aquarium keep them. If south Wales, asking them wtf they do with poorly ones might be worth trying...

OliveTapenade · 04/03/2024 17:49

Notthrilledatthatidea · 04/03/2024 12:31

Yes I have. As all advice I had was to hit it over the head with somthing. I'd rather not?? Mumsnet is my last chance. Thanks for your reply. Was sooooooo helpful

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I’m glad you found it useful.

Here’s another tip- next time, don’t get an animal unless you have the ability to care for it. That includes being able to access a suitable vet.

helpfulperson · 04/03/2024 16:07

Are the places you are contacting saying they don't provide advice on xylotols or do the not know what is wrong?

Delphiniumandlupins · 04/03/2024 15:38

Holyguacbatman · 04/03/2024 15:10

Calderwell zoo in Scotland have axolotls. I know that's a long way but maybe they could help with over the phone advice?

Did you mean Calderglen at East Kilbride. Its a lovely wee park. Telephone 01355 236644. Open until 4pm today.