Swollen Legs?

[powhatanking]

We have taken him to the vet and they have tried to draw fluid off of his legs but there is no fluid. We were told to soak them in iodine and water for two weeks but have seen no change. Has any had this happen? All four of his legs are swelling. Any ideas?

 

[Jess.MarksWife]

One leg on my beardie is also swollen. We've done the betadine and water soaks but hasn't improved. I'd like to see what others say as well.

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[BeardedHippy]

Hi, I take it this wasnt a reptile vet that saw him? I am loath to give medical advice as a new owner myself, but this problem is the topic of many a thread here. Your dragon could have MBD, the vet should have known this or at least had an inkling. To get a better idea (the experts here will know) we need to know what you feed him, what suppliments and what kind of lighting you are using in your tank.
They look really badly swolen, poor thing, even his toes. MBD is treatable if thats what it is, but you really need to find a vet that specialises in reptiles.

 

[Dragnmum]

Based on MY current situation, you need a good vet with super vitamins/meds now.


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[rdoyle225]

Could be gout that cause swelling

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[powhatanking]

One leg on my beardie is also swollen. We've done the betadine and water soaks but hasn't improved. I'd like to see what others say as well.

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Hi, I take it this wasnt a reptile vet that saw him? I am loath to give medical advice as a new owner myself, but this problem is the topic of many a thread here. Your dragon could have MBD, the vet should have known this or at least had an inkling. To get a better idea (the experts here will know) we need to know what you feed him, what suppliments and what kind of lighting you are using in your tank.
They look really badly swolen, poor thing, even his toes. MBD is treatable if thats what it is, but you really need to find a vet that specialises in reptiles.

Hi, I take it this wasnt a reptile vet that saw him? I am loath to give medical advice as a new owner myself, but this problem is the topic of many a thread here. Your dragon could have MBD, the vet should have known this or at least had an inkling. To get a better idea (the experts here will know) we need to know what you feed him, what suppliments and what kind of lighting you are using in your tank.
They look really badly swolen, poor thing, even his toes. MBD is treatable if thats what it is, but you really need to find a vet that specialises in reptiles.

 

[powhatanking]

Hi, I take it this wasnt a reptile vet that saw him? I am loath to give medical advice as a new owner myself, but this problem is the topic of many a thread here. Your dragon could have MBD, the vet should have known this or at least had an inkling. To get a better idea (the experts here will know) we need to know what you feed him, what suppliments and what kind of lighting you are using in your tank.
They look really badly swolen, poor thing, even his toes. MBD is treatable if thats what it is, but you really need to find a vet that specialises in reptiles.

I will get name of lights he eats real good grasshoppers crickets a few super worms all kinds of Vegs wife is produce manager at food store

 

[powhatanking]

I don't know if this is we're it should go. New to internet ,smartphone and using web site sorry if this is wrong lm just trying to save him

 

[BeardedHippy]

Hi, do you dust his bugs with calcium powder and vitamins? MBD is caused by a lack of calcium , good high output UV and basking lamps are essential for helping to convert food and D3 into the vitamins and calcium your dragon needs to make its bones develop. Not all veggies are good, some can bind calcium, others can only be fed occasionally or not at all. Please click the following link for nutritional information:
http://www.beautifuldragons.com/Nutritionframeset.html
This is why you need a repltile vet, he could need calcium injections or suppliments, this is something an animal vet probably wont have. Also as rdoyle pointed out, it is possible it could be gout. In either case immediate attention is needed.

 

[powhatanking]

Thanks for the food list I will be going by. It

 

[Meganolvt]

Definitely could be gout.

 

[powhatanking]

Thank you everyone for the advice and i finally got the new lighting hooked up on Sunday after receiving a broken bulb now have a 48 in zoo med t-5 10 uvb and a new 150 watt basking light along with 2 other bulbs But today was vet day after searching for a reptile vet and getting the appt. the vet did say that he thought that it was to much calcium and that xray would help rule out gout the xray did not show and crystals in the xray so no signs off gout he said that he thought the swelling was inflammation caused by to much calcium so he gave him a shot of baytril and reduced the amount of calcium we give him and changed the vitamins to 1 time a week he can still have crickets and grasshoppers he needs there protein and no longer give him the super worms to much fat in them and return vet in 5 days so will up date you all then.

 

[BeardedHippy]

Ive just been reading about hypercalcaemia (a form of MBD), I didnt even realise it was a thing so thankyou for bringing it to my attention. Its to do with D3 absorbsion apparently.Healthy beardies can't overproduce D3 (so theoretically can't overabsorb Ca in the gut as long as they rely on naturally-produced D3).,D3 absorbsion from calcium powders enhanced with D3 (like nutrobal) when combined with high output UV can cause D3 levels to get too high, characterized by calcification of soft tissue, most notably muscle and vascular tissue. So, calcium with D3 should only be used a couple of times a week, with just normal calcium powder for the rest of the time.
Based on what Ive read, I am probably giving mine too much D3 as well, I will adjust accordingly. On the bright side ,your dragon should make a full recovery when proper supplimentation is applied, plus good light and food. Hope he gets better soon