HELP! Not eating and loss of 2 leg use. Getting Worse!

[jjewells]

I have tired all of that and nothing is working. he has taken a turn for the worst. i found him upside down and now his eyes will not open. There is no vet near me that can see him until tuesday

 

[Mirthy]

keep him right side up. Upside down, beardies can not breath. Like I said in my post...there is limited amounts of what we can do on a message board. Not even vets here. Partial paralysis has a chance of recovery when it is caused by impaction. I'm bumping this up so maybe someone more qualified can help you. Other than keeping your dragon warm and upright, I don't know what else to tell you.
A vet would possibly do an enema or some sort of laxative but I've only read about owners who return from the vet with such stories. Obviously, in a bearded dragon, you'd need a vet to help you there... I'm sorry you can't see one til Tuesday, that is so rough. You have my best wishes and support for yourself and your dragon.

 

[amazon]

Perhaps if you phone first thing in the morning and explain how things are now,
they might treat it as an emergency and fit you in?
I feel the sooner he's seen the better -
after reading on here how dangerous it is for them to be on their backs.
You can't risk him doing that again and you not discovering him for a few hours.

Hoping you get things sorted for him real soon,
Love and prayers are with you.
x x x x x x

 

[suzjohnson]

Glad you have gotten your husbandry issues under control. Just re-reading your posts, you are only feeding him 5 crickets in the morning and 5 in the evening? That is not nearly enough! He should be offered as many as he can consume in 10 minutes. When my Rufus was that size/age, he was eating at least 30 small crickets three times a day. Dust the 1 serving of crickets with calcium 5 days a week and use a multi-vitamin 2 days a week. If he isn't eating greens and only getting 5 crickets at a meal, it doesn't sound like you have a good way to get calcium into him so he probably isn't getting enough calcium either. May want to consider a liquid calcium to correct this deficiency. I hope he is starting to perk up a bit.

Suz

 

[GlueStick]

This could be several things. Impaction. Infection. Impact injury. Atadenovirus.

I would definitely take him to the vet because it sounds as if it has escalated. I know that it may be difficult to take him to one, but it sounds as if it is the only option. The immediate symptoms need to be addressed by someone professional if it is to help him.

I will certainly be hoping for the best =/ Hang in there!

-Glue

 

[jjewells]

Thanks for all your help guys. im sorry to say that i was not able to get any vet to see him until tues and has now passed. I feel really terrible about this. i also feel very mis lead from the person i got him from on how to take care of him. i would love to get another beardie maybe but almost feel inadequate. thanks again for all the help

 

[suzjohnson]

You must be devastated! I'm so very sorry you lost the little one.

Suz

 

[GlueStick]

Thanks for all your help guys. im sorry to say that i was not able to get any vet to see him until tues and has now passed. I feel really terrible about this. i also feel very mis lead from the person i got him from on how to take care of him. i would love to get another beardie maybe but almost feel inadequate. thanks again for all the help

I'm so sorry for your loss ='(
You did your best in the time you had.
Give yourself some time to cope and know that we are here to listen if you need anymore help.

I think that if there was anything to have benefited in your time on this forum was knowledge and awareness and that, with time, may you happen to get another, you will know what you are doing =) and not allow those at the petstore to steer you otherwise.

Again, I am so sorry. I'm sure that now, whatever he is feeling, is peace.

-Glue

 

[Esther19]

I am so very sorry for your loss.
Esther

 

[Mirthy]

Very sorry for your loss. You shouldn't feel inadequate because you listened and followed someone's advice.
I'm sure if you do get another bearded dragon, you will be a wonderful responsible owner and much more prepared.
Again, you have my sympathies.
Carrie

 

[amazon]

I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news -
you did everything you could to try and put things right.
The guys on this forum are wonderfully knowledgable and helpful and will support you -
when you are ready to get another Beardie.
Kathy x x

 

[Reef]

im sorry for your loss