Tracie can take a look and explain them better than I@KarrieRee @Drache613 i got copies of the X-ray but labs aren’t back yet.
Tracie can take a look and explain them better than I@KarrieRee @Drache613 i got copies of the X-ray but labs aren’t back yet.
Yeah I’m hoping it’s the calcium again. I called the vet earlier and they said the results should be in today and they will let her doc know to look for them. I’m probably going to call back in a few hours to check on any update.Hello,
Hopefully they will get your blood test results to you.
The x-rays look pretty good. I was actually going to ask about those dots on the x-ray, but
you already answered that! So those are permanent then, interesting.
The bones look straight to me & the hipbone areas appear bright as do the skull area, too.
If she started or seemed to do better when she was on the liquid calcium glubionate, then,
if her calcium levels are still low she should probably be back on it for awhile longer. I wouldn't
use both calciums though, either one or the other.
The glubionate liquid absorbs more quickly than the powdered calcium.
Is she still having trouble walking? I am wondering if somehow she hurt herself?
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
So I talked to the vet today. She still showing signs of infection that they want to try Enroflox orally for 21 days since the shots don’t seem to be working. Not sure why she’s is having issues with her legs but gave a shot of vitamin b in case levels are low and see if it helps. She has no appetite now fro 3 days so can’t get her any of her calcium so they got me critical care carnivore to try if she don’t eat soon and said all they can do is refer me to someone else for further testing.Hello,
Hopefully they will get your blood test results to you.
The x-rays look pretty good. I was actually going to ask about those dots on the x-ray, but
you already answered that! So those are permanent then, interesting.
The bones look straight to me & the hipbone areas appear bright as do the skull area, too.
If she started or seemed to do better when she was on the liquid calcium glubionate, then,
if her calcium levels are still low she should probably be back on it for awhile longer. I wouldn't
use both calciums though, either one or the other.
The glubionate liquid absorbs more quickly than the powdered calcium.
Is she still having trouble walking? I am wondering if somehow she hurt herself?
Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie
Flagging to TracieSo I talked to the vet today. She still showing signs of infection that they want to try Enroflox orally for 21 days since the shots don’t seem to be working. Not sure why she’s is having issues with her legs but gave a shot of vitamin b in case levels are low and see if it helps. She has no appetite now fro 3 days so can’t get her any of her calcium so they got me critical care carnivore to try if she don’t eat soon and said all they can do is refer me to someone else for further testing.
I got a copy of the records but unfortunately it doesn’t have the new round of out of house blood work on it that she talked to me about last night that they took on sun. Only the prievious one from last thurs.
Edit: I was looking back over her stuff and neither time she had bloodwork sent out shows on her records they gave me. Only the one they did in house to check on calcium and that sort of stuff
yes it looks like shed --- if it was rot it would be black all the way aroundAnother question. Awhile back she had a bad shed on her tail and I was told we would watch it to make sure its not tail rot since it looked like it’s scabbed at the end. There has been no change I just looked at it a little bit ago again after giving her a dose of her antibiotics a few hours ago and now it’s more white. I think it may be shed but it’s the only place on her body that has changed. Just want to see any opinions.
Thank you. I thought so but with her infection back and I noticed it after she had her meds and shot today I was wanting to be safe.yes it looks like shed --- if it was rot it would be black all the way around
Thank you. I heard non dairy soy yougurt mentioned before. Is that a good choice if I can find some local? Or is there something better?Hello,
I agree, the tail tip is shedding but it doesn't look like an infection to me though.
Too bad she has to be back on antibiotics for another few weeks, I hope that they help this time.
Be sure to keep her hydrated & try to use a probiotic also.
Keep us posted on her!
Tracie
Flagging to Tracie for the meds shes onJust an update. I got back from a different vet because I feel like the other one is starting to give a run around.
He looked at my beardie and what results I did have the other vet office gave me. Just by looking at her he highly feels it is a mixture of the infection and her calcium again. He said stay on the antibiotic and he also prescribed ultigiene calcium 23% .4 ml once a day and meloxidyl .03 ml once daily for any pain she may be having.
Hopefully we can get her feeling back to normal or to where she feels better to try and figure out what keeps causing her issues.
I also picked up some Silk non dairy yogurt I found today for her and ordered a bag of herbivore critical care to go along with the carnivore crit care to make sure she gets everything she needs if she quits eating again.
She’s about the same just wants to lay where ever I put her and not move.Hello,
How is your dragon doing? What kind of calcium is she on, glubionate or is the ultigiene a particular
brand? At that percentage of 23%, the calcium is very strong so it seems like too much of a dose to
me. How long does the vet want her on that type of dose? Too high of calcium for too long can cause
softening of the bones & nodules along the cervical bones & other calcium deposits as well as renal or
heart failure. Please request information on the dosing. Calcium boosting is safe, most of the time, for
short term at high doses but should not be exceeded by a couple of doses at high levels. Then, a lower
maintenance level should be given. Let me check my medical books to double check on the dosing.
The recommended dose if not dealing with metabolic bone disease but just maintenance is usually 1mg
per KG of bodyweight. Dealing with metabolic bone disease dosing can be anywhere from 5mg per KG
to slightly higher but for short duration just to bring up blood calcium levels.
The meloxidyl dose should be ok, short term.
Please monitor her urates for hardness & or discoloration.
Tracie