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I have a collared lizard that has a swollen front foot. It looks as though its been rubbed raw on the bottom. Its a little swollen and he doesnt want to put much pressure on it. Any suggestions?? I am new at this and Any help I can get would be really appreciated

he probably needs to go to the vet. i would defintely take him off any substrate and put him on paper towels to help keep things from getting stuck to it. until you get to the vet you could try some neosporin or any triple antibiotic ointment. i have never seen a swollen collared foot but i have another type of lizard with feet problems and she needed baytril to help clear it up.
maybe elan will speak up, she just had a lizard who had feet problems
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vonnie
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Hey there,

I'm just checking for the first time since last week, so I hope this isn't too late. I agree with Vonnie, your lizard probably needs to be started on Baytril (if it is an infection), though it could be a calcium deficiency that's causing metabolic bone disease. It may be hard to tell the difference, so I'd definitely take the lizard to a vet for proper diagnosis. If it is infection, there is a liquid solution that you can bathe the leg in (or paint it on with a Q-tip). I can't remember the name of the liquid, but it looks just like Dawn dishwashing liquid (in the original blue color), and it slightly thinner consistency. Your vet will probably know what it is. If it is MBD, then you'll need to administer extra calcium; I'd recommend the liquid form that the lizard can drink off the tip of a syringe.

élan
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I really appreciate the advice you have both given I see I have alot to learn here. You have been very helpful.