These pictures are hard to look at.

[Hookfang]

The day before yesterday someone brought a box into the same store that C.J. came from. They bolted back out the door. There was a very emaciated beardie inside.
When I went in yesterday she was shown to me. They had tried to give her insects. I told them not to and that she is severely dehydrated and insects could kill her. I had them get me a syringe and water. I managed to get about a syringe and a half of water into her. She was absolutely willing to drink. After the water she climbed under my neck and snuggled up to me. I instructed them hydration (very carefully) every day and greens only or baby food veggies. Then after she was hydrated and eating that they could start slowly introducing inscets. I told them I'd drop off some critical care today.
When I came home Christina saw immediately that I was upset and asked why. I told her all about what just happened and to my surprise she said if I wanted to try to save her that she's on board. I was very shocked to be honest. It was just Wednesday that we lost C.J. Christina took that really hard. I asked her if she was sure.
She said it had occurred to her that even though we couldn't save C.J that at least we gave her a home, love, and a name. And that if I was willing to endure the hurt of loosing the ones we can't save that she would support me in it.
We went today and brought her home. To say she is shabby is to say water is wet. She is pitiful.
BUTTT she drink some pedolyte for me, AND she ate some baby food butternut squash. I swear I can see a little improvement in her already.
I'm very hopeful I can save this one.
If she'll eat for me I feel like she has a fighting chance.
I know hydration is the most important right now and that I have to go slow with food at first. It's gonna be hard to not let her eat as much as she wants but I will pace her. Please wish me well with her
And if anyone has advice feel free to offer it.
I don't have any idea her age, name, previous situation or anything. I just knew she needs help.
I'm going to start another thread for name suggestions feel free to offer names. Just like C.J. I don't know if I can save her or not, but she will have a home, love and a name!
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As you can see she is also missing multiple toes, nails, tail and her nose is damaged. This poor girl looks like she has had a hard life.

This poor baby is fortunate to have you in her life now.

 

[xp29]

This poor baby is fortunate to have you in her life now.

Thank you

 

[xp29]

Todays poop (only on a beardie forum lmao )
So much improved!!!

I'm very happy with her progress. I just hope there isn't any underlying issues waiting to jump on her.
But at this rate I think she is going to be ok

 

[Claudiusx]

Great progress. Keep up the good work.

-Brandon

 

[Sue E.]

Todays poop (only on a beardie forum lmao )
So much improved!!!
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I'm very happy with her progress. I just hope there isn't any underlying issues waiting to jump on her.
But at this rate I think she is going to be ok

Oh wow I was never so happy to see a poop like that ever! (lol) Yay!!

 

[xp29]

Oh wow I was never so happy to see a poop like that ever! (lol) Yay!!

Me to!!!

 

[xp29]

Great progress. Keep up the good work.

-Brandon

Thank you
I'm starting to worry I may have been wrong about the mbd it seems like now that she is supporting herself that her spine is not as straight as I thought. I can gently straighten her and it doesn't seem to hurt her but as quick as she makes herself comfortable it's crooked again.

It isn't like that, all the time, but enough of the time to have me concerned. Her back seemed pretty straight the first few days she was with me. Now I'm seeing this alot.
I have started giving her calcium already and she is out in the real sun several times per day. Her uvb is still reading good on the solarmeter but I think I'm going to replace that bulb tomorrow anyway. Better safe than sorry. The 40 bucks for a bulb isn't worth risking causing/making worse mbd.

 

[AHBD]

Me to!!!

Looks strangely like baby food spinach and peas.

 

[xp29]

Looks strangely like baby food spinach and peas.

I offered her sweet potato and turkey, she DID NOT like that at all lol. I gave her plain pea 🫛 after and she ate that just fine. I guess if she being picky though that means she isn't overly hungry now

 

[AHBD]

Thank you
I'm starting to worry I may have been wrong about the mbd it seems like now that she is supporting herself that her spine is not as straight as I thought. I can gently straighten her and it doesn't seem to hurt her but as quick as she makes herself comfortable it's crooked again. View attachment 98696
It isn't like that, all the time, but enough of the time to have me concerned. Her back seemed pretty straight the first few days she was with me. Now I'm seeing this alot.
I have started giving her calcium already and she is out in the real sun several times per day. Her uvb is still reading good on the solarmeter but I think I'm going to replace that bulb tomorrow anyway. Better safe than sorry. The 40 bucks for a bulb isn't worth risking causing/making worse mbd.

Yeah it looked straight in the other pics. Hopefully this is just a comfortable preference for her to lay. The spine on some babies can curve from MBD very quickly but I don't think it can with adults.

 

[xp29]

I mentioned it in another post today. She is becoming very needy.

Christina said she was moppie all day. When I got home she perked up.
When I took her outside she was absolutely checking out everything and standing at full height to bask.
When I brought her in and put her back in her habitat this is what she immediately did.

The end result.....

Yeah I'm a sucker lol.

 

[xp29]

Yeah it looked straight in the other pics. Hopefully this is just a comfortable preference for her to lay. The spine on some babies can curve from MBD very quickly but I don't think it can with adults.

If she does end up having it, I'll be extra careful about calcium and uvb.
If she ends up not having it I'll still be extra carefull about calcium and uvb!!! This poor little girl has suffered to much already. I intend for her to have the best life she can from now on

 

[AHBD]

Her back does look like it's curving there.

 

[xp29]

Her back does look like it's curving there.

I'm not sure why it did that so quickly. I swear this just started in the last day or two.
I've dealt with mbd in other rescues so I know a little about it. I know it can't be reversed or even stopped once it reaches a certain point. But it can be slowed. The others weren't emaciated when I got them as bad as she is. I hope her being straved so badly doesn't make it harder to get under control. I started giving her calcium yesterday, I'll keep a close watch on her poops and continue to give the calcium, I'll also be replacing her uvb tomorrow (just in case)

 

[NickAVD]

Todays poop (only on a beardie forum lmao )
So much improved!!!
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I'm very happy with her progress. I just hope there isn't any underlying issues waiting to jump on her.
But at this rate I think she is going to be ok

This is great news. I thought long and hard about which smiley to put or lol