upper repiratory infection

[catUK]

My beardie is currently at the vet hospital for a URI- they kept her in tonight so vet could look at her tomorrow as being a teacher i can't take time off work to take her during the day. She has been lethargic recently and i just noticed the crackling sounds and air gulping late friday night- took her to the pet shop the next day who confirmed for me that she had the beginnings of an URI. I am wondering if once she gets treated and cured if i'll see a difference / improvement in her behaviour e.g. not as lethargic, better eating etc? Also will the baytril (if thats what she is prescribed) have any affect on her?


thanks for any suggestions

p.s.
temps 109 basking, 94 warm end, 82 cool end.
substrate: tile
lights: UVB arcadia 12% (about 4 months old, going to replace it soon), zoomed basking bulb 100w and CHE (for night)

Not sure how she got the URI as i don't keep a water bowl in her viv and don't mist inside viv.

 

[Kaiser]

Your temperatures sound great, and the set-up sounds fine as well. I can't say for sure, but I'm pretty sure that there should be some improvement in terms of behavior after she gets over it (most any sickness would make anyone feel odd, and getting over would definitely be a relief). If my research is correct, Baytril is one of the harsher medications, and there may be some tummy irritation (probiotics are probably recommended, but I would ask your veterinarian first) that may make your bearded dragon irritable, upset, or loss its appetite.

Also, do you have hygrometer to measure humidity? I do not use a water dish or mist inside my terrarium, but my humidity levels are still at about 36-40%. I live in a relatively rainy place, so the humidity is towards the upper end of the "safe" humidity range. The humidity of the place you live in, or at least, the room your bearded dragon is in may just be naturally high. If possible, get an accurate reading of the humidity inside your bearded dragon's terrarium, and if it's too high, perhaps try looking for ways to ventilate the room (e.g., opening windows, if weather permits; having air circulation via fans, etc.).

I hope your bearded dragon gets better soon!

 

[catUK]

Your temperatures sound great, and the set-up sounds fine as well. I can't say for sure, but I'm pretty sure that there should be some improvement in terms of behavior after she gets over it (most any sickness would make anyone feel odd, and getting over would definitely be a relief). If my research is correct, Baytril is one of the harsher medications, and there may be some tummy irritation (probiotics are probably recommended, but I would ask your veterinarian first) that may make your bearded dragon irritable, upset, or loss its appetite.

Also, do you have hygrometer to measure humidity? I do not use a water dish or mist inside my terrarium, but my humidity levels are still at about 36-40%. I live in a relatively rainy place, so the humidity is towards the upper end of the "safe" humidity range. The humidity of the place you live in, or at least, the room your bearded dragon is in may just be naturally high. If possible, get an accurate reading of the humidity inside your bearded dragon's terrarium, and if it's too high, perhaps try looking for ways to ventilate the room (e.g., opening windows, if weather permits; having air circulation via fans, etc.).

I hope your bearded dragon gets better soon!

Thank you for the reply. They took an x-ray today as it looks like it may be pnemonia They said she's acting fine, not distressed or anything and i get the results at 6pm. I will definately get a hygrometer- don't have one at the minute (wish i had have got one sooner). is a digital one with remote sensor best, rather than an stick on one?. Her viv is in the dining room where there are no windows that open- the window in the dining room leads to the front (enclosed) porch and the open kitchen is next to dining room with sitting room joined to the back- would this make the room humid? Should i consider moving her to another room (if she pulls through)? I could get an air humidifyer for the dining room, that may help. Thanks again for your advice, much appreciated

UPDATE: got results from x-ray and shows slight shadow on lung. Vet doesn't think its serious and doesn't need further treatment. Gets her last injection on thurs then i can bring her home Vet said she was in overall good health- good bone density, no fat around lungs etc. What a relief. Thanks again for your advice etc

 

[Kaiser]

You're welcome. I am glad to hear that she is coming home soon, and that it's nothing serious! Hopefully she gets over it quickly, and her health improves. :]

A digital hygrometer would be better (or such is the case with thermometers, so I would assume the same for hygrometers or any measuring tool for that matter), as digital is usually more accurate and easier to read than most dial measurements.

Well, if the problem really is an unsafe, high humidity (which may or may not be the case; it was merely a suggested potential problem, as I could not think of any other reason), it might be a good idea to find some way to decrease humidity by improving the room's airflow, or moving to a room with better airflow. You will just have to test the humidity when you have the proper equipment, and see if there are ways to get the humidity down into a safe range.

 

[catUK]

You're welcome. I am glad to hear that she is coming home soon, and that it's nothing serious! Hopefully she gets over it quickly, and her health improves. :]

A digital hygrometer would be better (or such is the case with thermometers, so I would assume the same for hygrometers or any measuring tool for that matter), as digital is usually more accurate and easier to read than most dial measurements.

Well, if the problem really is an unsafe, high humidity (which may or may not be the case; it was merely a suggested potential problem, as I could not think of any other reason), it might be a good idea to find some way to decrease humidity by improving the room's airflow, or moving to a room with better airflow. You will just have to test the humidity when you have the proper equipment, and see if there are ways to get the humidity down into a safe range.

Thank you, i'll try some of your suggestions if humidity is the case