Rapid, unexplained weight loss is cause for concern in any animal, and with reptiles, this is one of the first indicators that many reptile owners see when their pet is sick.
Cause
- not enough food
- dehydration
- parasites
- illness
Treatment
If you are tracking your skink’s weight weekly with a digital kitchen scale, the threshold for worrisome weight loss is 10% lost. Unless the cause is simply feeding too little or too infrequently, weight loss is a cause for a trip to a certified reptile vet. The vet will be able to make a specific diagnosis and prescribe treatment accordingly.
Contributed by Mariah Healey.