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To Veronicag....inreference to picture of Dimmel

draybar Oct 06, 2003 05:19 PM

I'm sorry, I have to speak my mind when it comes to beardies. I just noticed that your beardie's lower jaw looks swollen. Maybe it's always been like that. ??? But I have a beardie that developed a swollen jaw and was diagnosed with Mouth Rot (Stomatitis).

Just thought I'd ask ... better to be safe than sorry.
Veronica

Hey Veronica,
Good eye. When Dimmel arrived at the rehabber in Florida she was suffereing from a slight case of MBD as well as having the abssesed leg that had to be amputated and malnutrition.
Due to the malnutrition and MBD her mouth didn't align properly.
It is better now but it doesn't appear as if it will ever align perfectly. That's OK it just adds character...LOL
Thanks for the concern.
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Remember, my posts are MY opinion only.
Jimmy (draybar)

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veronicag Oct 06, 2003 05:46 PM

Well he's in much better hands now! And he looks good for having gone through all of that! Thanks for responding and letting me know. I'll sleep better now.

Veronica
Beautiful Dragons

draybar Oct 06, 2003 05:55 PM

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Remember, my posts are MY opinion only.
Jimmy (draybar)

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