babyelvissocute
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Well I just brought Elvis back from the vet. Its not MBD. they think its most likely a neurological disorder, but this is an unusal case that they have never seen before. They said the only other thing it could (but probaly not be) is a broken spine or leg, but they didnt feel and fractures. He was a little dyhydrated (but he hasnt really eaten his greens in awhile so thats what i expected, its not that easy to get water into him lately.) If it is neurological, then theres no treatment bascially i guess hes going to be handi-capped. They said he basically wont be able to hint or walk normally, but he could live his normal life span. Since he cant climb, they suggested a layer of slate and sand too get him right under his light. (hes already used to washed & shifted play sand snd thats softer on his muscles) They put him on a week of Metacam, which is an anti-inflammatory just in case it is a fracture.) The vet also said he may have to eat baby food and worms the rest of his life (anyone have suggestions for best kinds?) Then it came down to a quality of life question: would beardies mind just laying around basking every day and getting hand fed? probaly not. The only signs to watch out for is him not eating, which basically means the end is coming, and they starty spilaring down that way
But i guess he COULD live a normal life span if I keep up with the right feeding/basking, which is going to be hard to do, but im definently willing to, I keep crying (even at the vet) everytime I thought of not having my baby in my life anymore.
The vet also said shes never seen a 14 so attached to a lizard (after a little crying episode I have)
Well, basically I need help. This is not going to be easy. Has anyone out there ever had a beardie with a neurological disorder? If so, howd you handlle this?
Thanks everyone,
Kaitlyn
But i guess he COULD live a normal life span if I keep up with the right feeding/basking, which is going to be hard to do, but im definently willing to, I keep crying (even at the vet) everytime I thought of not having my baby in my life anymore.
The vet also said shes never seen a 14 so attached to a lizard (after a little crying episode I have)
Well, basically I need help. This is not going to be easy. Has anyone out there ever had a beardie with a neurological disorder? If so, howd you handlle this?
Thanks everyone,
Kaitlyn