Leopard gecko has stopped eating

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I am very deperate for an answer. I don't know what could be wrong with my leopard geck because it has stopped eating and I think even drinking water. She is getting very skinny and I have no idea what to do. I am afraid she may die if I don't get help!!! PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks,
Taylor.

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Hi Taylor,

i need you to feel his stomach area to feel for swelling and or hardness , as this may be a sign of impaction, also let me know what substrate(ground cover ) you are using.also get to the pet store or online and order an appatite stimulant, ZOO_MEDS makes a couple that are very good loaded with b-12 to stimulate hunger as well as vitamins and minerals to help boost the imune system. get back to me asap about tummy and substrate.

         thanks for the questions i will get RIGHT back to you

         tommy

My gecko's stomach does not feel hard and is definately not swollen. I am not exactly sure what type of substrate i use. Also, she has only been this way since her last shedding of her skin. she was fine before she last shed. I'm just worried about her and desparately want help!

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Hi Taylor,



substrate would be the ground cover i.e. sand vermiculite, newspaper..ect.for sure get the appitite stimulant, and also try soaking her in a bowl of warm NOT HOT water,if this doesnt help her to eat then u need to get her to vet to be checked out for impaction, and any signs of bacterial or viral infection.impaction is no joke and needs to be handled by a vet.

         hope this was helpful.

         tommy