Hello,
My leopard gecko Eddie has been struggling for the past few months. I have taken him to the vet, and gotten stool examinations but unfortunately we are still unsure what it is. I have totaled around $300 in his care, and I’m in a difficult situation.
I’m a recent college grad, and I have no job. I’ve been applying for the many past months but unfortunately have had no luck. Because of this, I haven’t maintained a consistent stream of income and I’ve been struggling mentally given my father recently got diagnosed with dementia and I’ve been letting it affect my last few months of school work and work (contract based so it’s coming to an end this month) leading me to amass debt.
The vet is advising me to take him to a specialist, and get him X-rays. $500 would cover around 75% of the costs. I am asking for fellow reptile lovers and leopard gecko owners to please have me a helping hand. I’m based in NYC, so the vet costs are extremely high. One X ray is around $135 and a specialist can be anywhere from $200-300 just for a primary visit not including any medication that might be prescribed.
Anything helps, if I am unable to raise money for his care, I will ultimately have to give him up to an animal center. I appreciate your help and I will submit an update if my goal is met and I can afford further veterinary care. Thank you.