I recently acquired two iguanas that are in need of rehabilitation. (the little one more than the larger) A lady has been keeping four together in a cage and the little one is not able to eat. The slightly older ig has been eating just fine and loves the collard greens I give him. Unfortunately, the little ig is anorexic and very dehydrated. He doesn't seem interested in food whatsoever and just lays in the corner. I don't have the money to bring him to the vet for iv fluids and I have to give the little guy back to the woman eventually but I am going to try and get her to give him to me and find him a home later. Anyway on to my question.
I'm going to start with juicy fruits to try and get him hydrated. I don't want to go to force feeding yet as I am afraid his system won't be able to take it without the needed fluids. Is it safe to offer him diluted pedialyte to get him hydrated again?
I'm going to start with juicy fruits to try and get him hydrated. I don't want to go to force feeding yet as I am afraid his system won't be able to take it without the needed fluids. Is it safe to offer him diluted pedialyte to get him hydrated again?