Hello,
I looked over the blood tests. Overall, they look pretty normal. The calcium to phosphorus
ratio looks balanced which is very important. Is this the first time he has ever had any type
of seizure, correct? Sometimes that can happen when ingesting a toxin as someone had
suggested, or possibly a lower ionized calcium level. Most complete blood tests don't include
an ionized calcium reading which is a separate test that measures the 25Hydroxy levels or
the D3 readings. Sometimes the calcium levels can appear normal but the stores might be
low. It can take time for the bones to become leached. I'm not saying that is what it is but it
can happen. Since your dragon is a little older he might be having some absorption trouble
perhaps.
You could consider a liquid calcium supplement instead of powder, if you aren't already using
one.
The only reading I saw that was slightly off but still in range would be the Uric acid levels. He
might just need some hydration, no problem. Maybe try adding some black or tart cherry juice
a few times a week in case the kidneys are having a bit of trouble. The AST or liver enzymes
look within range also.
I'm glad that he's doing better today! Keep us posted on him.
Tracie
Thanks.. I always tell him he’s my handsome silver foxHe is a good looking boy for sure
Honestly to me it feels like an honor to be able to take care of them, and I am so grateful for that and for them. I wish I could do more, but 5 is all I can handle right now and be able to give them the love, care, and attention they need and deserve.I say it over and over, it's takes a special kind of person to take on rescues and every one of you that do are heroes!!! I hate hearing stories of beardies being in a bad way but it's heart-warming reading the stories of people that care as well.
It is sad they can’t do anything about the cataracts.. I do worry about how he will handle it getting worse. We‘re spending a lot of time with him to see what other sensory things seem to make him happy.. Food is definitely one of them, and I’ll take that as a good sign!Hello,
That's great he hasn't had anymore seizures since that day, luckily!
It is a very good sign that he is shedding right now. They can get pretty grumpy especially if they
are going through a full body shed. Too bad that they can't somehow remove the cataracts with a
laser or something. At least he does eat, even if it's from your hand. It sounds like he loves both
of you & cooperates really well also! Bless him, he sounds so sweet!
I hope you get the black cherry quickly, too. He should really like that also.
Keep us posted on him!
Tracie
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