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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Coradams" data-source="post: 179826" data-attributes="member: 33125"><p>Perhaps it is possible that petting the dog may have transferred some oil residue to your hand which in turn transferred to a feeder.  Also, aerosols from the carpet spray may have gotten into the enclosure.  It is a theory that the neurotoxins in insecticides cause DKS as the symptoms of DKS appear to be neurological.   My instinct would be to transfer the T to a clean enclosure with new bedding ect. and move it to a pesticide free room.  There have been cases of ts with dks being fine after a molt.  Others with more experience in this may have suggestions.  Good luck!  I'm hoping your t pulls through.</p></blockquote><p></p>