so i just obtained a small baby bearded dragon and though my mom is a vet, she is not very good with lizards-so my little one is dragging his/her front right leg. It can put pressure on it, but it looks as though its either a fracture or something in the shoulder. It is eatting, but is not as active and also has gone to the bathroom quite a few times. It looks as though there is sand stuck on the arm and on two fingers-any ideas of what to do would be great. I got him from a friend who apparently bought them from a Petsmart I believe. I would really like to get this little one healthy if possible. Thanks for any help!
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new to bearded dragons and have a health
bagnoschiuma
Jun 22, 2006 10:59 AM
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PHLdyPayne
Jun 23, 2006 12:51 PM
Very hard to say without knowing the care history for this dragon, such as basking temp, presence of a UVB bulb, what and how much he is eating etc.
However, it does sound like either a fracture or MBD, both conditions need to be treated by a vet who is experienced in treating reptiles. Perhaps your mother knows one. If not then best thing to do is find a reptile vet in your area. Your mother should be able to do an x-ray to check for fractures, blood tests to check for blood calcium levels etc.
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