AHBD":16ah55wm said:Poor thing, I think that is a reaction to the Tramadol, try giving her a bit less. Are her legs still swollen ? Can you post pics of them ?
CooperDragon":m3tirqm3 said:I'm sorry to hear she's running into further issues. The T5 should be quite good in a tank that size. How is her weight? Weighing her is probably the best way of measuring growth rather than comparing her to another dragon which can be deceptive. The wavy tail doesn't sound good. Which supplements are you using? I think a fecal test is a good idea. $67 is more than I pay for a fecal test but the prices vary quite a lot depending on location so it's still probably worth it. Can you post some current photos of her and her setup? It may also be worth moving their tanks so they aren't within sight of eachother although if neither of them are showing aggression or interest in eachother then it may not be a problem.
Drache613":37xgr7nl said:Hello,
I hate to hear that she has gout, so young.
What is the dose of allopurinol you are giving, do you know?
The Reptisun 10 T5 tube is on top of the screen? How far from the basking spot is it? I wondering if she is getting enough UVB through the screen though? Can you post more pics of how the tube bulb looks on top of the screen etc, with respect to the distance from the basking spot she is at?
She shouldn't be developing MBD with the use of that bulb. How often are you giving her the liquid calcium?
Dubias are very high in protein. I would try to keep her limited on those & go with lower protein sources like crickets, silkworms, butterworms or hornworms. Alfalfa meal has been shown to help provide a good source of protein along with lowering uric acid, naturally.
They can sleep in odd ways. I have seen them sleep with their heads up before. Sometimes it's an indicator of respiratory issues, but not always.
Tracie
Drache613":2sej83q6 said:Hello,
How far is the light & T5 light from her with it resting on top of the screen, 14 inches?
Maybe try mounting the T5 underneath of the screen, for more UVB exposure for her.
Has she improved at all?
I don't agree with placing her on more antibiotics. That will cause too much stress on
her kidneys. What is he putting her on antibiotics for, the coccidia? I would suggest
treating just the coccidia first, but treat it with Toltrazuril or Ponazuril (same thing),
but not Albon. It is easier on the kidneys & only has to be given a couple of times.
Has the tramadol made her worse? What is she on the tramadol for, pain relief?
The .06ml is correct for the allopurinol which is dosed at 20mg/kg.
Hopefully the gluconate will help out also. Does she have calcium issues too?
I agree, the kidney issues are likely from inbreeding, unfortunately. Though, there is
a possibility she will improve, but it does take some time. How long has she been on
the allopurinol now?
Do you have a copy of the blood tests also?
I hope she is feeling better soon!
Tracie
MommyOfDragons":3ou19ohm said:
EllenD":3xsnqqxq said:I'm so sorry she is going through this...I don't have anything to add except #1 it takes reptiles a long time to show improvement, and just because she isn't showing improvement right now doesn't mean she's not improving, so please give the gout treatments some more time before making any harsh decisions. While a person, dog, cat, etc. may recover or show improvement in a week of treatment, a reptile needs a month to show the same improvement...And #2, please listen to Tracey and follow her advice about the gout and parasites, and give her advice a chance, as she is the resident expert on successfully treating gout!
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