Mouth Infection Gash

[GZilla]

Have a young beardie and noticed what looks like a gash and infection on and around his/her mouth. Doesn’t seem to be impacting appetite but he/she cannot open their eye very wide (keeps it closed for the most part). Took to the vet and they gave some silver sulfadiazine ointment for daily application and 10 ceftazidime injections to be given every 3 days. However I cannot tell if it is getting any better and the only diagnosis the vet gave was “some type of bacterial infection”. Has anyone seen anything like this, have any ideas what it might be, or what the healing process will look like? Thanks!

 

[KarrieRee]

Have a young beardie and noticed what looks like a gash and infection on and around his/her mouth. Doesn’t seem to be impacting appetite but he/she cannot open their eye very wide (keeps it closed for the most part). Took to the vet and they gave some silver sulfadiazine ointment for daily application and 10 ceftazidime injections to be given every 3 days. However I cannot tell if it is getting any better and the only diagnosis the vet gave was “some type of bacterial infection”. Has anyone seen anything like this, have any ideas what it might be, or what the healing process will look like? Thanks!

The eye looks worse- please get some raw unfiltered honey on it- you can water it down a little and use a q tip- what kind of substrate and your uvb and basking bulb these can all cause eye issues-

 

[GZilla]

The eye looks worse- please get some raw unfiltered honey on it- you can water it down a little and use a q tip- what kind of substrate and your uvb and basking bulb these can all cause eye issues-

Substrate is eco earth coconut fiber given to us by the store. The uvb is ZooMed reptisun 10.0 and basking was switch to a 60w infrared projector… but the problem started before the switch.

 

[KarrieRee]

Substrate is eco earth coconut fiber given to us by the store. The uvb is ZooMed reptisun 10.0 and basking was switch to a 60w infrared projector… but the problem started before the switch.

The uvb is a long tube fixture or coil? Please get a clear solid bright white basking bulb - heat projectors are good for night time use not basking - your dragon needs UVA they do not have that and can't produce temps high enough to start digestion - the screen on the tank is going to determine the placement and distance of the uvb if it's a long tube

 

[GZilla]

The uvb is a long tube fixture or coil? Please get a clear solid bright white basking bulb - heat projectors are good for night time use not basking - your dragon needs UVA they do not have that and can't produce temps high enough to start digestion - the screen on the tank is going to determine the placement and distance of the uvb if it's a long tube

UVB is a long tube. I don’t know what the screen on the tank is. Looks like the typical wire mesh. It all came packaged together by the reptile store we bought him/her at…. Not one of those pre made ones… but one they built in store

 

[KarrieRee]

UVB is a long tube. I don’t know what the screen on the tank is. Looks like the typical wire mesh. It all came packaged together by the reptile store we bought him/her at…. Not one of those pre made ones… but one they built in store

Post a pic of the screen please is the bulb a T 8 or a T 5

 

[KarrieRee]

Post a pic of the screen please is the bulb a T 8 or a T 5

Are you using digital probe thermometers?

 

[GZilla]

Are you using digital probe thermometers?

I am using infrared thermometers. Heat gradient is not a problem. I am not sure if the UVB is T5 or T8.. ReptiSun® 10.0 Compact Fluorescent | Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc.

 

[KarrieRee]

I am using infrared thermometers. Heat gradient is not a problem. I am not sure if the UVB is T5 or T8.. ReptiSun® 10.0 Compact Fluorescent | Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc.

Ok that is your eye/ mouth issue --- coils are inadequate and will cause all kinds of health issues including eye -- please replace w/ one of these
a 24" for a 40+ gallon tank
Zoo Med you will need to replace the bulb w/ a 10.0 bulb I will post link as well

Zoo Med ReptiSun T5 HO High Output Terrarium Hood

Zoo Med ReptiSun HO T5 Terrarium Hoods are designed to provide your pet reptiles with the UVB and UVA they need in an efficient, long-lasting lamp. High Output (HO) T5 fluorescent lamps provide UVB penetration at greater distances, making these hoods an ideal choice for taller terrarium tanks...

www.petmountain.com

22" bulb Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5 HO High Output Fluorescent Bulb
or this one found at Pet Smart Arcadia Reptile ProT5 UV-B Kit | reptile Light Fixtures | PetSmart 12% bulb 24 watt
or this one you will need to replace the bulb w/ the one posted above the Reptisun you want the 2 ft or 24" fixture Amazon.ca Something Went Wrong / Quelque chose s'est mal passé this is the fixture my site I send people to is down for maintenance its cheaper on this site around $32 I am posting the site check it https://hydrobuilder.com/sunblaster...mp.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU5MDEiOiI2NjEwIn0=
you need to replace this UVB asap -- also the thermometers have a probe on them ? If not you want ones w/ probes for accurate temps in the tank I am flagging post to our vet tech Tracie
@Drache613

 

[AHBD]

Poor little Zilla, that's a serious infection. Best to take out the loose substrate because even a little bit of dried poo or anything else will add bacteria to that wound site. Use paper towels for now or non adhesive shelf liner. It's very important to keep it clean. Use the RAW UNPASTEURIZED honey on the entire area, you can still use the silver cream but raw honey may work even better. I hope your little guy can recover, so sorry you are dealing with such a distressing problem.

 

[GZilla]

Poor little Zilla, that's a serious infection. Best to take out the loose substrate because even a little bit of dried poo or anything else will add bacteria to that wound site. Use paper towels for now or non adhesive shelf liner. It's very important to keep it clean. Use the RAW UNPASTEURIZED honey on the entire area, you can still use the silver cream but raw honey may work even better. I hope your little guy can recover, so sorry you are dealing with such a distressing problem.

Thanks. Do we just put the honey straight on or do we dilute it? And do we put it around the eye or over?

 

[AHBD]

Dilute it with equal amount of lukewarm water and it can be put directly in + around the eye and the mouth.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Wow, that looks painful for Zilla. The honey will work better than the silver cream. The honey can be
used entirely on & inside of the mouth area, as well as on the eye area safely. If you need to use it in
the eye, like an eye drop, dilute it with warm water, to thin it out some so you can drop some into the
eye area.
You can use the honey around the eye tissue, safely. It doesn't take much though, it will spread easily.

Tracie

 

[GZilla]

Hello,

Wow, that looks painful for Zilla. The honey will work better than the silver cream. The honey can be
used entirely on & inside of the mouth area, as well as on the eye area safely. If you need to use it in
the eye, like an eye drop, dilute it with warm water, to thin it out some so you can drop some into the
eye area.
You can use the honey around the eye tissue, safely. It doesn't take much though, it will spread easily.

Tracie

Hi… was hoping to get your opinion on progress. We kept applying the silver and giving antibiotic injection as directed by the vet… also applied raw honey overnight. Replaced the heat source, UVB, and replaced loose substrate with reptile carpet as suggested. His eye looks better. Opening normally. Appetite and energy normal. Currently shedding. Looks like a scab on his lip but not sure and what to expect. Thanks

 

[AHBD]

Poor little guy. Is he eating, does it seem painful to him ? Hopefully it doesn't feel as bad as it looks. It will never look like a normal mouth but the goal would be to stop infection and live a somewhat normal life.