This issue dates back to last year, around this time. My bearded dragon was lost outside and managed to survive for 2 weeks in the wilderness during the fall. My neighbour found her, and she was in fantastic condition. We took care of her properly when she came back, but her condition has steadily declined to where it is now.
Yes, I understand that she needs to see a vet ASAP, which I plan to do, but I would like to receive some advice in the meantime that can help her as I save the funding needed to get her healed. She has some respiratory issues(open mouth to breathe, noise when she tries to breathe occasionally, etc.), and her eyes are now drooped (pictures attached below). She still eats live food properly, but I need to hand-feed it to her and she won't eat it if we leave them in the cage(Hornworms & Mealworms only - she hates crickets now). Currently, I puree a mixture of fruits and add vitamin supplements into the blend to ensure she gets the proper nutrients. (Picture below)
If I had to pinpoint her issue to something exactly, it would be her lighting. I was influenced by a shop owner that getting a UV bulb was completely fine instead of buying a UV strip from a competitor and it is my biggest regret to this day.
Can I help reduce the swelling of her eye?
Has anybody ever faced a similar issue? What did the vet classify the infection as?
What would be the approx costs of a vet visit & the medication in Vancouver, BC?
Thank you for the time, I appreciate all the help. Every time I see her I want to cry. She's 4 years old and has brought so much joy to my life.
Yes, I understand that she needs to see a vet ASAP, which I plan to do, but I would like to receive some advice in the meantime that can help her as I save the funding needed to get her healed. She has some respiratory issues(open mouth to breathe, noise when she tries to breathe occasionally, etc.), and her eyes are now drooped (pictures attached below). She still eats live food properly, but I need to hand-feed it to her and she won't eat it if we leave them in the cage(Hornworms & Mealworms only - she hates crickets now). Currently, I puree a mixture of fruits and add vitamin supplements into the blend to ensure she gets the proper nutrients. (Picture below)
If I had to pinpoint her issue to something exactly, it would be her lighting. I was influenced by a shop owner that getting a UV bulb was completely fine instead of buying a UV strip from a competitor and it is my biggest regret to this day.
Can I help reduce the swelling of her eye?
Has anybody ever faced a similar issue? What did the vet classify the infection as?
What would be the approx costs of a vet visit & the medication in Vancouver, BC?
Thank you for the time, I appreciate all the help. Every time I see her I want to cry. She's 4 years old and has brought so much joy to my life.
