Kitjohnson
New member
hi I joined because I really need some help nursing my beardie who has metabolic bone disease. His name is kodak and he’s 1.5 years old. In October, I took him to the vet because he was showing signs of MBD, and sure enough, he had it. I was given two powder foods to mix with water and syringe feed him, and the vet also gave him some sort of calcium and hydration shot. He seemed to get a lot better as he gained a lot of muscle mass and was then running around when before he wasn’t even strong enough to lift his body off the ground.
He was progressing for a while, but now he seems to be suffering again as I noticed a loss in appetite, weight/muscle loss, twitchy toes/feet, and lethargy. I weighed him today in at 5.5oz. I believe something is wrong with his tongue as well because it looks like it’s a bit lighter in color and swollen at the end.
He will only eat if I feed him from my hand, unless it’s live- he did not do this as a baby, but this is how it’s been for most of his life, and I don’t know why. He never drinks from his water dish, so i will give him some water with a syringe and make sure he gets a bath.. He was in a 20 gallon tank most of his life, but a few months ago I switched him into a 75 gallon tank. He has a personality and runs around or will cuddle up with me when he’s outside his tank, but basically chills in the same 3 spots all day and night. He doesn’t use half of his tank either.
What steps can I take to help him?
What should I be feeding him specifically?
What’s the best set up for my tank?
-lights, bedding, accessories, etc...??
How long should I have him out per day?
Are there any supplements/vitamins he should take?
I may be doing a lot of things wrong, and I love my beardie to death and want the best for him. Please help!
He was progressing for a while, but now he seems to be suffering again as I noticed a loss in appetite, weight/muscle loss, twitchy toes/feet, and lethargy. I weighed him today in at 5.5oz. I believe something is wrong with his tongue as well because it looks like it’s a bit lighter in color and swollen at the end.
He will only eat if I feed him from my hand, unless it’s live- he did not do this as a baby, but this is how it’s been for most of his life, and I don’t know why. He never drinks from his water dish, so i will give him some water with a syringe and make sure he gets a bath.. He was in a 20 gallon tank most of his life, but a few months ago I switched him into a 75 gallon tank. He has a personality and runs around or will cuddle up with me when he’s outside his tank, but basically chills in the same 3 spots all day and night. He doesn’t use half of his tank either.
What steps can I take to help him?
What should I be feeding him specifically?
What’s the best set up for my tank?
-lights, bedding, accessories, etc...??
How long should I have him out per day?
Are there any supplements/vitamins he should take?
I may be doing a lot of things wrong, and I love my beardie to death and want the best for him. Please help!