I need some information

[sara24354]

I visited my local pet store just a little while ago: When I went in one of the girls who work there said"I am so glad to see you ,will you please come with me,I have a question. I followed her to the reptile room where she showed me a TINY baby beardie(who should be 2 or 2 1/2 months old)I first saw it right after I got my Gimli in October) It has not grown any,being 3 or 4 inches long,and now it's feet are swelling so badly that it's toes are pointing upward. Can someone please advise me on what to recommend to help this little guy. I am fearing MBD especially since I found out it had no UVB.If anyone can help me with suggestions I would appreciate it. They put an MVB light on the cage while I was there,but not sure what kind. The girl who works there said the boss would not let her put UVB on the dragons,I went to the owner and told her that they need UVB or they won't grow right and will have health problems. The dragon seems very alert and active,I got to hold him and look at him.and he crawled all over me.

 

[Bellalee]

Print out some reference articles from this site, march in there right up to the owner and show him. Hopefully he is smart enough to do something about it. If not petition outside the pet store, freedom of speech right?

 

[Twobeardieguy]

Sara, that is a shame!! They also need calcium without D3 with the MVB! I would recommend a vet visit! Sounds like the dragon may need a calcium shot and possibly a fecal! Just my 2cents! Good luck...