From an off colour iguana to a diabetic pooch – your pet queries answered
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HE is on a mission to help our pets . . . and is here to answer YOUR questions. Sean, who is the head vet at tailored pet food firm tails.com, has helped with owners’ queries for ten years. He says: “If your pet is acting funny or is under the weather, or you want to know about nutrition or exercise, just ask. I can help keep pets happy and healthy.”.
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Q) WE have had our iguana for over a year but his skin has changed in colour and texture recently. I make sure he has a high-protein diet and he seems fine otherwise. What would you suggest?. Orla Wright, Grantham, Lincs. A) This can be perfectly normal in iguanas.
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I presume you have a green iguana, which despite the name, comes in a huge array of colours ranging from brown or grey to bright green or even red to orange. A lot depends on age, what region they come from genetically, whether they are male or female, then health, nutrition and even time of year.
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You don’t mention what you are feeding him, but animal proteins are not recommended. The diet should be rich in leafy greens, weeds, flowers and colourful vegetables only. A tiny amount of fruit as a treat is OK, but use sparingly. UV light and a vitamin/mineral supplement are also vital.
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Q) I HAVE a very sweet, placid three-year-old cat called Archie. He’s extremely laid-back, except for when it comes to his flea treatment. I have a monthly treatment on subscription — you just squeeze the liquid onto the nape of his neck. Archie hates it — he can smell it as soon as you twist the top off.
