Slammed hand in door

[beardieluv]

Charlie happened to get behind my bathroom door and I didn't realize it. I went to shut the door and either one of his fingers or multiple fingers got stuck partially in the crack and got shut in the door. He jumped back and freaked out and turned upside down for a second. He wouldn't even let me pick him up for a few seconds and hissed at me. 5 minutes later his beard is semi-black but nothing is swollen I wrapped some ice in a towel and put his hand on there. I'm so upset and worried right now Is there anything I can do for him? How will I know if it's broken? Should I keep him extra warm tonight or anything?

 

[Kalyn876]

First of all don't be too hard on yourself these things happen

I'm not a vet but I can tell you about my personal experience:

When my juvie was just a baby I dropped his hide on his longest back toe, I broke it and I broke the nail right off it was bleeding..I was so frusterated with myself I wanted to scream! So I got some reptiwound healing aid and started applying it twice a day (for the bloody area), His toe healed up just fine after the swelling went down you couldn't even tell ( well except for the missing nail) that I was a clutz and dropped the hide on him.

Basically I want to set your mind at ease as much as possible, Keep an eye out for excess swelling and pigment change (turning darker) as this could mean complications.

Oh and maybe set up his tank so he doesnt have to use it too much for climbing and such; only if you have to though don't want to change too mcuh on him.

Kalyn

 

[beardieluv]

He isn't wincing when I touch it and is now running around and using it like normal, so I hope those are good signs. I'll keep an eye out for swelling. There's no blood or open wounds, thankfully. I feel so horrible right now, I know accidents happen but I still feel so guilty. I am giving him major cuddles right now and his beard is barely black anymore.

 

[beardieluv]

By the way, thank you for the advice and quick reply. You made me feel a little better

 

[Kalyn876]

No problem at all I knew exactly how you felt; glad I could help a little

Kalyn

 

[HowlinGaleDragon]

I'd make it so he dosen't climb anything for a few days and keep a very close eye on him. It may just be sore or bruised. If it was broken I don't think he would be running around and there would be swelling.

 

[beardieluv]

Thanks. I checked it this morning and everything looks normal, so far so good.

 

[HowlinGaleDragon]

That's good. I think he flipped over when it happened just out of shock. Poor baby. Just keep an eye on him for a little. I know a friend of mine accidentally stepped on his beardies tail, and his beardie wouldn't let him pick him up again for a week. Is yours still mad at you?

 

[beardieluv]

Nope, he forgave me! He gave me kisses and cuddles this morning like normal. I did give him some extra dubias as an "i'm sorry" though