Right nostril is blocked?

[CooperDragon]

There are a few options available, that's just what I've used. You can use some Acidophiliz+ or some dairy free soy yogurt as well. http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Acid.html You can check the bird section of your local reptile/pet store and see if the Bene-Bac is there. I couldn't find it at Petco so I ordered some on Amazon. Just be sure to pick up the bird/reptile version. What I have came in a big syringe that was marked by dose. I gave a dose (1 notch) every couple three days during and for a few weeks after treatment.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Oh that is too bad, an abscess.
That is not a real common occurrence but it should clear up though! How is he doing today?
Is he doing ok on the Baytril then, has he blackbearded?
Be sure to keep him hydrated also while he is on the meds since they dry them out so badly.

Let us know how he is doing!

Tracie

 

[beardielove10]

Thank you so much for all of the support, without you guys I wouldn't know what I'm supposed to do! I will look and see if I can find that probiotic.

He has not blackbearded during the baytril, but last night after I gave it to him he was puffing his beard out and back in constantly while breathing heavily. Then he would open his mouth a little bit while doing that. I noticed some liquid coming out of his nostril. Not sure if that was the medicine or what.

I took a video of his weird behavior to show the vet what I was talking about. Maybe I could post it on here as well? The vet wants to see if it's just a behavioral thing..I can tell you right now, that's NOT how Sheldon usually acts. I am wondering if he has an abscess.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Sure, you can post the video for us to see his behavior.
He was breathing heavily then? He probably doesn't like the flavor. Do you give the baytril from the side of the mouth to cut down on the chance of him aspirating? He could have ingested it wrong & it came out of his nostril.
Do you think he may have a respiratory infection instead?
Let us know how Sheldon is doing.

Tracie

 

[beardielove10]

Well we tried the antibiotics and nothing changed for Shel. He is acting totally normal now and seems fine..although is one nostril still looks the same. Maybe that's just how is nostril is all of a sudden? The vet can't find anything wrong besides the fact that his nostril looks closed. Sometimes it looks more open than others. When I showed the vet the video of Sheldon puffing his beard in and out quickly and breathing heavily, he was convinced it was "normal." So, I guess I'm just supposed to keep an eye on him and move on normally..not sure if I trust this vet. I go to an exotic vet here in MN.

Thanks again for all the help and support!