Hi,thank you for the reply!Hello,
Sorry Honey may have endometriosis. I have not personally dealt with that type of issue in
reptiles but I agree spaying would most likely fix the problem. I am glad that she doesn't have
any follicles or eggs developing them, great news! Since her organs may not have developed
properly that is probably responsible for the uterus problems.
That is very helpful the vet is working with you on payments, etc.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Sorry to reply again before you’ve had a chance to read the first one but I’m a worried about honey.She has a slight black beard when she gets up but after her medications it’s very black and so is her tail.It stays like this for the rest of the day until about an hour before bed.I rang vets up yesterday and my vet said she wanted to give her more time but it’s been 3 days of antibiotics and a black beard and tail after that is persisting through the day.I am going out later to get a probiotic if anyone has any suggestions? I’ve seen some about soy yogurt if anyone has suggestions as well.Hello,
Sorry Honey may have endometriosis. I have not personally dealt with that type of issue in
reptiles but I agree spaying would most likely fix the problem. I am glad that she doesn't have
any follicles or eggs developing them, great news! Since her organs may not have developed
properly that is probably responsible for the uterus problems.
That is very helpful the vet is working with you on payments, etc.
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Hi,Hello,
How is she doing, still blackbearding?
It sounds like the enrocare is bothering her some. Yes, you can try some non dairy organic soy
yogurt, or non dairy acidophiliz for her in case her tummy is bothering her. Definitely go slowly with
getting the oral fluids into her so she doesn't aspirate again.
When does the vet think you may need to get her in for surgery?
Tracie
Hi,Hello,
How is she doing, still blackbearding?
It sounds like the enrocare is bothering her some. Yes, you can try some non dairy organic soy
yogurt, or non dairy acidophiliz for her in case her tummy is bothering her. Definitely go slowly with
getting the oral fluids into her so she doesn't aspirate again.
When does the vet think you may need to get her in for surgery?
Tracie
Hi,Hello,
Oh no, it sounds like she definitely is going to need some surgery here pretty soon.
Lactulose is widely used & is safe so it should be pretty effective for her. Let us know how
she does on it, but she should be just fine.
That is a lot of meds for her to be on, I agree. Probiotics could be helpful & might aid her little
tummy. You can try some non dairy organic soy yogurt (flavored or non flavored) or some non
dairy acidophiliz either one.
Keep us posted on Honey!
Tracie
Thank you so much,she’s actually doing better with pooing.It still causes pain but she’s doing regular sized poos,occasionally it is small again but for 2 days she’s been having good sized poos so it’s a good bit of news.She will always be loved regardless of if she’s still here with us,just makes my blood boil that people let them get into such bad condition.She deserves to be able to walk properly and eat unaided but she’s loved for who she is and has the best quality life she can have with her condition.I’m very proud of her.Thank you again for the kind words.I am so sorry to hear that, we are all still pulling for her. Hopfully the new meds will help her with the bowl movement. She is very lucky to have you to love her. They deserve so much better than what most people who get them provide. But at least she has love now
The vet said she feels she won’t survive the anaesthesia and even if she did the recovery would be very hard.She also doesn’t want to do it as she’s not 100% sure that is the issue and will actually help the problem but make it worse.She’s worried that due to her mbd she has defects that would be extremely hard if not impossible to undo/fix.Hello,
Oh poor girl, sorry she is still having some trouble! So they don't really want to spay her due to the
internal issues. I can understand that. At least she doesn't have any eggs or developing follicles.
The metabolic bone disease has probably weakened her making it more difficult for her to recover.
Remind me again, is she on a liquid calcium right now? Since she is off of the pain medication, you
could consider getting her on serrapeptase to help manage pain & it is all natural so you can have her
on it long term, without any side effects.
How is she doing today?
Tracie
Hi,Hello,
I totally understand, anesthesia is hard enough on ones that are without health problems but with
dragons that have existing issues it is very stressful.
It might be a good idea to get her on liquid calcium for her metabolic bone disease to help out for
her bone mass & strength. I am glad to hear she seems to be feeling better. Antibiotics are harsh
on their system & tend to dehydrate them. They may have been causing the black beard. The
meloxicam might wreak havoc on her system too over time so keep an eye on that also.
That is an odd sounding stool. How big are the balls, etc, they wouldn't be eggs that were undeveloped
would they? Or if she has been impacted, there could be matter passing though too.
Tracie
Thank you! She’s still on meloxicam and lactulose,since stopping the antibiotics she’s seemed less upset.I’m trying to cut the painkillers down but she struggles with the pain and the same with the laxatives she struggles to poo without them but I will try the natural things you’ve suggested.She seems fairly tired and lethargic where as before she seemed alert,I’ll be giving her a bath before bed to try to relax her belly a little bit,I just feel bad for her having to go through all of this.Thank you for the reply and suggestions!Poor Honey, has she been on the meds. for a couple weeks now , the Metacam, Lactulose and antibiotic ? If so I'd stop those immediately since they can both cause stomach + other problems. To help a beardie to poo you can use baby food squash or sweet potato or non spiced canned pumpkin. You can also give a little bit of the raw honey mixed with lukewarm water. It's soothing to the stomach and also helps constipation.
Her now constant black beard may be from the meds. [ since that started with the vet visit ] and the stress itself can become the real health problem now. You've done really well helping her for the condition she's in so just try to give her the natural stuff I mentioned.
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