So sorry for all of us..tis the season

[jaz46]

I fear that Clyde is beginning the end of his life. For several months he almost actee as if he were blind..lifting his head int he direction of sight, sound and always seemed to have smell. HE was eating, moving. Within the last week he has been twisting his body around in awkward postions, flipping onto his back and unable to right himself. He almost acts as if he has had a stroke...why not possible??? they do have brains and nervous systems..
A part of me would like to euthanize him but 1.) I don't know how and 2.) I hope I am wrong. His "partner in crime", Bonnie is also aging but she has a bit more vigor and a definate appetite.
Both are 11 yrs old. Any ideas???Strange how we love these little critters....

 

[jaz46]

ooops..they are 8!!!!

 

[Goonie]

Unfortunately, 8 years old is senior citizen for beardies.
Had you taken both Clyde and Bonnie to the vet to rule out a vitamin deficiency? This would require blood work, which you may or may not want for them due to stress.

 

[jaz46]

I will probably not vet him.I have been thinking about it though. Weekends in Maine. Will try to locate a herp. Dr. My old guy is gone. Bonnie and Clyde are well loved. She actually had bone disease as juvie, got calcium shot and supplement and is bigger and more stubborn then Clyde. Time will tell. Will keep posting as time goes on.

 

[Esther19]

I'll be keeping you and your beardies in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[jaz46]

Thank you