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Our 3yr old bearded dragon has recently started dragging her rear leg. This is the first time we noticed this. She was fine 2 days ago.

We do not know if she may have been in a fall outside on our porch. There is not much high to climb on, but it is a possibility. Her leg bones are intact, and she doesnt seem like she is in any pain.

She has laid a clutch of 24 eggs about a month ago. Her calcium intake has been good. Pinky mice, kingworms and dusted greens is her diet. She has been getting natural sunlight for several hours a day. I really don't think it could be MBD.

She also has a sort of cough. She will blow her beard out and cough every so often. This has been happening before the leg incident.

Everything else is fine. She is eating good, pooping regularly, and her color is normal. She doesnt seem stressed.

I really am not sure what to do, other than take her to the vet.

Please help!!

I noticed you posted the same problems, a few days ago, have they worsened? i would strongly suggest a trip to the vet.

Is there any swelling/bump at the ankle?

No nothing has worsened. I just double posted to get more feedback. My old post dropped to the bottom. There is no visible swelling or any bruising.

I have already voiced my opinion on this... I doubt there is anything different to suggest that hasn't been said already. Vet checked will be required. the longer you wait for proper treatment, the higher the risk nothing can be done to help her.
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PHLdyPayne

Thanks, off to the vet then!