Sunken fats pads possibly related to laying eggs. Should I worry?

[AHBD]

Ah, OK - I didn't realize that was normal - thank you for confirming. She is an extremely picky eater, and normally we use the "You can't eat your yummy stuff until you eat your veggies" method, even if it takes 4-5 days of no worms, but since she's been having a tough time lately and she hasn't been eating well, we've been giving her whatever she will actually eat (mostly superworms, unfortunately), but supplementing that with a syringe full of veggies and good protein, plus extra calcium, serrapeptase and milk thistle. Due to her ADV, we generally start giving her the supplements when she is experiencing high stress, assuming that she could use them. We also have a microscope and check for parasites ourselves about once a month - we've caught them a couple of times before we noticed any issues with her, which has probably saved her health, since parasites can be tough on an ADV positive beardie.

I've often wondered if there is anything we can do to help with epithelial cell damage from the ADV, but I've never been able to find anything useful. I wonder if it's mostly non-reversible similar to the liver damage from ADV.

That's a very good feeding regimen for her now so keep that up. Oh and I saw the picture of when she was very ill, you've done an amazing job saving her life and caring for her now.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is your girl doing now? I'm glad she has improved for you. It sounds like you are giving plenty of
supplementation & calcium for her. As long as she keeps up with her eating, then she should be able to
maintain her nutrition level.
I agree, you have done a phenomenal job with her!

Tracie

 

[mactac]

Thank you ! She seems to be eating much better. I think even just after a couple of days I see progress with her fat pads, but we will watch closely. Being sick and laying eggs must be pretty tough on her.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That's wonderful she is eating better, bless her! If her fat pads are looking better & filling out, then she is
managing to maintain fluids & nutrition. Egg laying can sometimes be very difficult on them!
I hope she is feeling much better!


Tracie