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i took my baby male beardie to the vet because one of the other beardies bit a couple of toes off and it got infected i have treatment to give it and hopefully this guy pulls through he is still acting fine but the vet says if the treatment doesnt help and it keeps rotting i would be nicer to put it to sleep as its its back leg i am hoping it does help as i really love this guy i do admit i prob didnt feed them enough as i should even though i thought i was i will learn from this as its broke my heart to have happened at all

I wouldn't be to quick to put it down. Dragons do just fine with no toes, feet, and even whole legs. Most manage fine, and can be perfect pets. If you go the adoption route you'll find lots of people who look to adopt special needs pets, and most of these people accept, and love their pets even more for their slight disabilities.

If the infection does not heal and spreads there can be attempts to remove dead tissue and try again at the healing process. Did the vet prescribe any oral antibiotics? What exactly is his treatment? I would suggest keeping him on paper towels if not already. Maybe separate from siblings so you can keep his foot even cleaner.

I can tell you care about your little guys, and I'm sure you'll know if treatment is going successfully or not, and at what time a decision has to be made for him. Just wanted to give you some hope, and some ideas. It's a shame when it happens. you can feed 3 times a day plus greens and still get a nip. sometimes it happens when feeding, and one mistakes, misses it's mark. I even had one this year right before my eyes. One was eating a cricket and it's sibling went over his back to get another cricket, and what do you know sticks his toes in his clutch mates already chewing mouth!! That fast and couldn't do a damn thing about it. Just up the feeding, separate to give more room as needed, and the chances for accidental nips like this decreases.

Good luck with the little one.
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Definately. I know dragons with missing digits and even missing limbs that do just fine. I definately wouldnt put him back in witht he others as it may effect his speed and therefore he wouldnt be able to compete for food, but i dont think he would have to be put down.

What kind of antibiotics do you hve? injectable or oral? Is there a topical treatment too>?
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