MBD

[MamaBlue3]

I think it is very likely my bearded dragon has MBD. I have ordered a reptisun 10.0 T8 and should have it tomorrow. She barely opened her eyes and would not even attempt to eat dubias. I ended up partially syringe feeding and partially assist feeding her some retaboost. She is just laying down in her tank not doing much. I also gave her a good soak this evening which I have been doing every other day. Her eyes are swollen and I think she may have an eye infection. I had some polysporin ointment so I put it on her eyes. We do not have a reptile vet in our town and the nearest one only sees patient’s Monday-Friday (an hour away) so there’s no way for me to get her there. If there is anything else I can do at home to help her please let me know. I don’t want her to die a miserable death but she seems to be going downhill quickly.

 

[daveferns1]

Do you have calcium with D3?

 

[MamaBlue3]

Yes I have been dusting all her insects. I’ve been waiting to save up to buy the correct lighting because I bought what the pet store told me (not the right thing of course) so I have been dusting all her feeders because i figured she needed extra but with how little she eats it probably hasn’t mattered.

 

[daveferns1]

Yes I have been dusting all her insects. I’ve been waiting to save up to buy the correct lighting because I bought what the pet store told me (not the right thing of course) so I have been dusting all her feeders because i figured she needed extra but with how little she eats it probably hasn’t mattered.

Okay well once you get the t8 make sure it is not blocked by a screen and is 8inches from the basking spot. Honestly she probably needs a vet that can give her Vitamin D treatment.

 

[KarrieRee]

If you are in a warm place now take her outside for some UVB---- 15 minutes is = to 4 hrs of UVB --- direct sunlight -- dont put her in glass you can use a plastic tote - if you think she is lacking the UVB get her out if you can --- what kind of UVB were you using ? the coil?
Karrie

 

[MamaBlue3]

Yes a coil. I have taken her out for 30 min the last 3 days in direct sunlight. I will keep doing that. Husband will pick up reptisun tomorrow so she will have it on all day Friday. Can I mount it on the side of the tank or should it be directly above?

 

[MamaBlue3]

Should I put her beside a window tomorrow to get some light during the day? Our living room has a lot of windows and she could get a good bit of indirect sunlight.

 

[KarrieRee]

In direct sunlight is not really enough she needs to be outside for that to help --- the window filters out the UVB rays
Karrie

 

[MamaBlue3]

Ok. I will take her out as soon as we get home again and set the light up tomorrow. Thank you for your help. Hopefully she makes it through the night.

 

[daveferns1]

Yes a coil. I have taken her out for 30 min the last 3 days in direct sunlight. I will keep doing that. Husband will pick up reptisun tomorrow so she will have it on all day Friday. Can I mount it on the side of the tank or should it be directly above?

It should be above but to the back of the tank so that there is a gradient of less intense light towards the front where she can escape too.

 

[KarrieRee]

No cover on bulb--- if it's a T 8 bulb 6-8 inches from basking--- if it's a T 5 it can go on top of screen 12-15 inches from basking- no cover on bulb--- I would pull it away from back a little she can sit directly under it
Karrie

 

[BeardedDragonSteve]

If you are in a warm place now take her outside for some UVB---- 15 minutes is = to 4 hrs of UVB --- direct sunlight -- dont put her in glass you can use a plastic tote - if you think she is lacking the UVB get her out if you can --- what kind of UVB were you using ? the coil?
Karrie

A thing you could do is use a kiddie pool and have some walls and hides and put the beardie in it only if its warm enough and leave it out for a while and that would give it some good uvb

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How badly swollen are her eyes? It is likely being caused from the coil UVB light so go ahead
& turn that light off while you are waiting for the new tube. If you can get her outside in the sun
for 30 minutes or so daily that can help a lot. Be sure not to place her in any glass tank or a
small, enclosed plastic type of bin or she will overheat.
Just hold her on your lap & let her sunbathe for awhile.
She will need calcium 5 days per week. Since you will be using the T8 tube, use D3 at least
2-3 times weekly. The tube should be mounted directly overhead & within a 6-8 inch distance
from her. Place it alongside of the basking light, also.
Are you able to get any food into her?

Tracie

 

[MamaBlue3]

If you are in a warm place now take her outside for some UVB---- 15 minutes is = to 4 hrs of UVB --- direct sunlight -- dont put her in glass you can use a plastic tote - if you think she is lacking the UVB get her out if you can --- what kind of UVB were you using ? the coil?
Karrie

A thing you could do is use a kiddie pool and have some walls and hides and put the beardie in it only if its warm enough and leave it out for a while and that would give it some good uvb

I wish I could we have 2 dogs and I know one would kill her. We have large skinks in our yard and she frequently leaves them on the door step as presents.

 

[KarrieRee]

Lock the dogs up and take her out -- you can put her in a tote w/ no lid tall enough she can get out and let her sit in it for 15 minutes --- keep an eye on her - sit out there w/ her--
Karrie