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Morty my leopard gecko is sick and I had to give him an antibiotic shot and he made this super sad noise 😭😭😭 I honestly feel like crying rn. I feel so bad for my poor baby. I hope I did the shot right, but he has a tiny little red mark on him from the shot :((( my poor mort. I hope he gets better soon. He sadly has about 7 more shots he has to get. Right now he’s sitting on his fluffy bed with a nice soft blanket. He seems to like it as he hasn’t moved.

Edit: I don’t need help as we went to the vet, but since this post is about health issues I chose that as the flair

My poor little Morty is currently dealing with an abscess on his knee. I noticed that he was hiding a lot and was still eating but would only eat in his hide and wouldn’t come out for food which is very strange. He normally always comes out with big eyes and stands on his hide and the glass while looking crazed when he’s hungry, so to see him so lethargic I knew something was wrong.

The vet said that the abscess was in a position where it could not be aspirated normally and if the medicine given to treat the abscess doesn’t work he would need surgery or an amputation and they said it would be kinder to put him to sleep if it came to that because he’s very old and he would probably suffer.

So we were given some injectable antibiotics as well as meloxicam (I think that’s what it’s called, it’s a pain reliever) and some laxatives because he’s had trouble going to the bathroom properly because he hasn’t been wanting to move because of his knee.

Praying that the antibiotics work and he feels better soon. He started as my brothers leopard gecko but he wasn’t taking care of it so I kinda stole him and have been taking very good care of him for 5 years now! I love him very much and don’t want to say goodbye. Any good vibes or prayers (if you’re religious) would be appreciated!

He takes my hand, although his is quite sharp

Though those eyes are soft, as gentle as a harp

His face bleeds orange, while his tongue bleeds pink

Giving calming stares, that never ever blink

Spikes will lay, all upon his side

They do not mean to harm, simply to reside

His beard grows large, while his feet stay small

That’s when I know I can’t touch him at all

Across my room, he sets a longing gaze

Then leaps off my bed, to explore his maze

Presents he will leave, upon my floor

He likes to think of it as his personal decor

The sun beams shine, as they reach his gaze

He will look at them for minutes, hours and days

His favorite spot, is always on my chest

His eyes will start to shut, and he will start to rest

I’ve watched him grow, as time passed by

And watched him learn in the blink of an eye

He grew so much, but his heart stayed the same

I have his love, and my love he has claimed

To my dearest friend, you are not just a pet

You deserve the world, and you deserve the best

You give me everything, all that I could ask for

A friend, a companion, and so much more

I know you can’t read, but I’ll say this to you

You are my whole heart, and I know I’m yours too.

My crested gecko Gatsby I’m pretty sure has a split personality. He will be so sweet then turn on me 🥲😭 still love him tho. The red stuff on his mouth is his repashy food, not blood sacrifices.