Bearded dragon's side cut open

[GeckoCandy]

My cat busted the screen top to the tank and got my baby beardie out! Now he's got this gash in his side and I'm so worried. I know he needs a vet but I can't get him to one at this very moment.

It looks like maybe it's JUST the scale layer that has come off and there may be a layer of thin membrane protecting the organs inside and keeping them in. He's in a lot of pain I can tell, I just don't know what to do for him. I gave him a betadine bath and cleaned him up (he was a little furry). He's alert and looks around occasionally but for the most part seems to want to sleep the pain away.

What else can I do for him until I can get him to the vet?

After I finished typing this he started crawling around like he was fine. He's black bearding and very dark stomach but I think he's just scared and hurt.

 

[athenacp]

WIsh I could help Bumped for someone with more experience to answer!

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

OH I am so sorry that happened!
When can you get him to the vet? That needs to be sewn up. There was no blood? It looks amazingly in tact & the organ looks fine? Is that correct? If the membrane covering it has not been damaged then they can just stitch it up.
Do you have any sterile saline solution you can soak it with, upon putting some sterile gauze on it? I wouldn't put any antibiotic ointment on it, as it is tender enough. You absolutely have to keep it moist though & saline solution with a dressing will keep it until you can get him into a vet.
I am sure he is scared, traumatized & in shock to a point. Try to keep him calm & remove any loose substrate that is in the tank & use paper towels for now.
I am not sure if that is the stomach, or small intestine but it looks in intact.
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Any updates for us? Just wondering if you were able to get him to a vet today & if so, how things went.
I hope he is doing better.


Tracie

 

[Jaskotch]

just jumping in here, isn't there some kind of surgical glue that could be used in a case like this? i'm not making any recommendation here, i am just wondering if anyone knows, because it seems like something like that could be a lifesaver in certain situations...

 

[VerriKerri]

just jumping in here, isn't there some kind of surgical glue that could be used in a case like this? i'm not making any recommendation here, i am just wondering if anyone knows, because it seems like something like that could be a lifesaver in certain situations...

They make liquid bandaid but I'm not sure if it would be safe to use with bearded dragons or any pets for that matter.

 

[Esther19]

How is your little guy doing? We are anxiously awaiting news....

 

[Esther19]

Sure would love an update on your little one when you have time!

 

[Esther19]

Sure would appreciate an update on this little guy when you have the time.

 

[sjsexotics]

dont use liquid bandage. It hurts really really bad and can not be used on deep wonunds. Super glue can be used but I personally wouldn't. I have hear of a ton of people useing super glue on themselves to close deep open wounds and this is not completely open so it could be used. He is a beautiful little dragon