AHBD":11n21unb said:Wow, poor little guy ! You should have taken pictures of it in the store for your local newspaper. Anyway, get some raw unpasteurized honey on the tail ASAP [ it's a natural antimicrobial ] Did the vet give an antibiotc ? Keep him on paper towels and since you've owned beardies you know about the proper lights + stuff.
It's probably too stressed to eat right now so just give it time. Be sure there are never any loose insects, even one, hiding in the tank because it would feed on the wound.
HerpGirl":btpu2gw2 said:His toe doesn't look good (the long one, right hind), or is it a shadow? :?:
HerpGirl":1gky3qwl said:It looks like tail rot, but on its toe. My guess is it got into a fight and got bit, And it got infected.
Gormagon":2qmda6pz said:Yes, that poor little guy needs some TLC. All of those injuries are survivable and, most likely will have little effect on his lifestyle. I did notice his front right hand might be missing some digits (unless I am looking at it wrong).
As AHBD said, the raw honey trick is great for these types of wounds.
kingofnobbys":3y08fw1z said:The care of the little dragon is most important. I think you need to get a honey saturated dressing on that tail stump and check it daily.
These honey impregnated tull dressings are available from the vet or the local chemist - you are looking for https://store.independenceaustralia.com/activon-tulle-impregnated-honey-dressing-10cmx10cm.html?___store=default&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIstTF19HT4AIVTAwrCh17mQyzEAYYASABEgJJ5_D_BwE , these can be cut to size.
If it starts looking infected at all, rush him to a good reptile vet.
Regarding the shop.... report them to the RSPCA or the local equivalent & PETA and a letter to the local TV news group and news paper will give VERY BAD press to the shop (who need to be forced out of business / shutdown / bankrupted IMO).
I'd talk to a lawyer about sending all the vet expenses to the shop demanding they pay.
Drache613":4uslw9xy said:Hello,
Wow that is too bad, poor little dragon. It breaks me to see one in that condition, but, at
least now, he has some hope.
As suggested, raw unpasteurized honey for the tail & the toe will do wonders for it. How
is the spirit of your dragon, is he/she alert?
I would also recommend that you keep him a little warmer overnight, around 80 or so, to
help boost his immune system.
Let us know how he progresses.
Tracie
LadySpooks":w6wdqjyj said:Drache613":w6wdqjyj said:Hello,
Wow that is too bad, poor little dragon. It breaks me to see one in that condition, but, at
least now, he has some hope.
As suggested, raw unpasteurized honey for the tail & the toe will do wonders for it. How
is the spirit of your dragon, is he/she alert?
I would also recommend that you keep him a little warmer overnight, around 80 or so, to
help boost his immune system.
Let us know how he progresses.
Tracie
He's pretty out of it. He's been sleeping a lot and doesn't seem interested in eating. The only time he seemed alert was when I accidentally scared him awake when I went to check on him. He's only been with me for two days but he hasn't moved at all from his hiding spot.
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