Yeah, it didn't act like it either.. spread a bit too fast and did weird things.AHBD":tb6gvbsk said:Hopefully that's not what it is. That picture there doesn't really look like it to me. Can you post more pics ?
It ended up being $418.50, and mum was annoyed.. she likes the whole idea of everyone opening gifts with eachother on xmas, and hates that now i'll kinda just be sitting there watching and being awkward. "I hope it lives, and that you're happy with not getting xmas gifts! -_- I bet you want a redo now" me: Are you kidding me? I'd rather her live than get xmas gifts.. mind you, this is actually what I asked for for xmas xD and pfff if you're so concerned with that, want me to wrap up some of the stuff I already have in my room on xmas eve? I can give myself some manga, an ipod, a phone, some plushies.. I can sign it 'from Santa' and everything. :roll: "Maybe.."AHBD":1la1tdcf said:Poor thing, he really chopped her ! I might have thought the entire visit would be free of charge after that mistake. As far as the other spots that you say are appearing, can you take pics of those ? That's what I meant as to other pictures. Please post more pics....it may be something serious, but it may not be after all. Not all beardies have perfect, blemish free scales. On the plus side, she looks very healthy and alert.
I'll try to post some pics tomorrow. I'm too exhausted from work lately, sometimes i'm literally forcing myself to stay awake until 10:30(when I started her meds it was 10:30, and i'm trying to keep the 24 hour thing as exact as I can..)AHBD":vey6r84e said:Actually, the beard could change color, sometimes it's not noticeable as a dragon grows, sheds, moods change, etc. It's always a good idea to post pics of anything suspicious on this site before going to a vet, there are experienced people [ not just anyone, but Drache613 in particular] and long time owners/ breeders who can have a look at many suspicious looking blemishes or irregularities and help determine if it's something to be really concerned about. When you get a chance, post some pics of her beard + other spikes. Spikes can be funny looking just because they are easily caught or rubbed between cage furniture, rocks, etc.
I don't think he took blood samples. x.OHalister":29g4atqf said:Hi we have been fighting YF for a month now and that sure doesn't look like it. YF is a flesh eating fungus and in the area normally all the scales fall off right Down to the skin. Did he take blood samples also?
I'm still trying to figure out how she got cut? Our vet had special tweezers and just pulled the scales off then had another like mini scraper to get to the effected area and get the culture.
Also don't be afraid for a second opinion if you have another vet or a local specialist. Not a breeder, most good breeders have vets. If your vet wants her on antibiotics please research this first and don't be afraid to ask how he will supplement effects.
I just want to give you options that's all. I hope everything works out.
Drache613":23s4b6hz said:Hello,
Wow I am sorry about your dragon's leg! They did not check for a vein when puncturing for a biopsy?
After reviewing the pictures & based on your description of how it suddenly came on, it just doesn't act like or look like yellow fungus.
If you look at her foot in the picture it almost looks like a shed coming on. When was the last time that she shed?
How old is she?
The leg has got to be sore. The meloxicam is a pain killer so that is fine she is on that for a short bit. What is the Baytril being given for right now? The silvadene is a great cream though.
Usually, for diagnosing yellow fungus, a biopsy really is not necessary. A basic simple scale & or skin scraping will do just fine.
When are they supposed to have the test results back for you?
I hope she is feeling better soon.
Traci
No shed, that's just how she's looked recently. :/Drache613":1jurecdb said:Hello,
Wow I am sorry about your dragon's leg! They did not check for a vein when puncturing for a biopsy?
After reviewing the pictures & based on your description of how it suddenly came on, it just doesn't act like or look like yellow fungus.
If you look at her foot in the picture it almost looks like a shed coming on. When was the last time that she shed?
How old is she?
The leg has got to be sore. The meloxicam is a pain killer so that is fine she is on that for a short bit. What is the Baytril being given for right now? The silvadene is a great cream though.
Usually, for diagnosing yellow fungus, a biopsy really is not necessary. A basic simple scale & or skin scraping will do just fine.
When are they supposed to have the test results back for you?
I hope she is feeling better soon.
Traci
Yeah, this visit was kind of a disaster.. I specifically asked my bro to bring a fecal and my dad to ask for bloodwork.. I suppose they both forgot.. DXHalister":2qq96jmm said:I totally agree with Traci, thats why I asked if blood work was done to rule out a deficiency or something that could cause the skin to turn color. Our tests didnt come back for 3 weeks. I was told fungus skin cultures take longer due to identifying.
Lets hope its not yellow fungus. Its a very dangerous desease to these little fellas.
I have no idea what they're trying to do with that chunk of her leg, then. D:Drache613":8qfk1ppl said:Hello,
Normally it should take up to 21 days for a fungus to grow properly. I don't think it would grow in 10 days or less.
Just keep her leg dry & put the cream on the area daily to help make sure it doesn't get infected. I am sure her leg is sore too though.
How is her appetite doing today?
So, her foot has looked whitish like this for awhile? Maybe it is the lighting here online, it just appeared that the foot area was looking to shed soon.
Tracie
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