Thanks for the reply! They didn’t take any xrays, but it’s clear the right side of her jaw is broken (pics, if you want better ones I can take more).Hello, post pics when you can but did the vet take xrays to determine her jaw is broken ? If she's eating and active then she should do well as long as you get the uvb right and provide a proper diet + calcium. Leafy greens like turnip, mustard, collard kale, arugula [ no spinach or swiss chard ] are all better options than broccoli. There's no need to put her down though.
Long tube, says Reptile One.What are you using for a UVB? coil or a long tube ? Brand and bulb please
ok please get a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb or a Arcadia 12% 24 watt bulb --- better quality and will help w/ the healing process --- where is the UVB? top of screen or inside the tank --- the screen will determine placement and distance for that UVB ---Long tube, says Reptile One.
Ok will do! It's inside the tank, we've placed a stick right under it as recommended by the vet.ok please get a Reptisun 10.0 T 5 bulb or a Arcadia 12% 24 watt bulb --- better quality and will help w/ the healing process --- where is the UVB? top of screen or inside the tank --- the screen will determine placement and distance for that UVB ---
ok 12-15 inches pleaseOk will do! It's inside the tank, we've placed a stick right under it as recommended by the vet.
Yes thanks for the support! It already looks like her mouth may be healing but unfortunately it looks like one of her legs aren't working as normal although she's still active and can still climb rocks/sticks in her enclosure. We'll be sure to put her on a liquid calcium diet, thanks for the help!Hello,
How is your dragon today?
I agree with AHBD, unless he is really suffering, I feel there isn't any need at all to put
him down. He deserves a chance & since he is doing well overall definitely pamper him.
He should improve with better lighting & supplementation. Though metabolic bone disease
can't completely reverse, it can be halted & the damage can be stopped. A lot have gotten
much better with improved conditions but it can be slow recovery.
I would highly recommend getting her on a liquid calcium if the vet hasn't already put her on
one right now. Keep us posted on her!
Tracie
Is there any specific liquid calcium you would recommend?Hello,
That is great to hear, I hope she is healing up. It is a slow recovery but it can be done. I think
the liquid calcium will help a lot, it is more easily absorbed than powder in times like this. Be
sure the basking area isn't too high to where she can fall off & hurt herself.
Tracie
Tracie sells it on her websiteIs there any specific liquid calcium you would recommend?
Thanks! I’m based in Australia though so shipping may take a while, if I can’t find any alternatives I’ll definitely come back to this!Tracie sells it on her website
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She ships internationally - she may be able to help w/ getting some closer to youThanks! I’m based in Australia though so shipping may take a while, if I can’t find any alternatives I’ll definitely come back to this!
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