So I've been scouring the internet for the past day extremely worried about my little guy. I've had him for about 2 months and it's been an uphill battle, mostly because I worry about everything and constantly watch him for any changes. He has a strong appetite but yesterday I noticed that he wasn't using his right arm, he would move it well but wouldn't place it down. only the wrist is swollen and he moves the arm without any trouble. I have my suspicions that he caught his nail on the towel where he slept and yanked it in the morning which is where he got hurt. I've taken that out since I noticed his injury and have been monitoring him to see how he is doing. He has an appetite and moves around his enclosure without any trouble, but he usually just stays in his basking spot for the majority of the day.
I really don't think it's gout or MBD, he hasn't had any other symptoms as he has an appetite and doesn't show any signs of lethargy. I just don't know where to go from here and if I should be worrying this much. I've fed him more calcium these past two days (he eats a combo of discoid roaches and crickets with some watercress and a little watermelon as a treat). I've been taking pictures to see his progress and I think it has gotten less swollen and he is in less pain (has been moving around more today than yesterday)
This was the first day that I noticed the injury
This was today after his dinner
I'm a student on a budget so I would really like to fix this problem myself before going to a vet but if it's necessary, I will do it for my little guy ;-;
I really don't think it's gout or MBD, he hasn't had any other symptoms as he has an appetite and doesn't show any signs of lethargy. I just don't know where to go from here and if I should be worrying this much. I've fed him more calcium these past two days (he eats a combo of discoid roaches and crickets with some watercress and a little watermelon as a treat). I've been taking pictures to see his progress and I think it has gotten less swollen and he is in less pain (has been moving around more today than yesterday)
I'm a student on a budget so I would really like to fix this problem myself before going to a vet but if it's necessary, I will do it for my little guy ;-;