Little Cleo Just Passed On -Maybe We Just Aren't Good Beardie Parents

[fergie]

Well sadly it's thanksgiving here in Canada and 2-hours ago we said goodbye to our Beardie we dearly loved and now we dearly miss her!

We were able to hold her while she took her last breath and made sure that she knew we were there for her!

This is our 2nd dragon that we have purchased from previous owners and the 2nd one to die from MBD! I had thought we had learned what to look for and we had her poop tested regularly, took her outside when it was nice, heck we even had to hand feed her (well my wife like it and bonded with Cleo), gave her cactus, kale, silk worms, etc. Dusted everything with calcium and vitamins but it wasn't enough to save her!

It's really strange how a reptile can get ahold of you and really become a member of the family and when something goes wrong, you try to do everything you can and it simply didn't work!

So... IF we decide to become beardie parents again, well, the vet we went to (Dewinton Animal Hospital - have to give them a plug), is highly recommended but aside from that, she offers 1-2 hour free consult with anyone who is thinking about reptiles and while we read up, tried that, studied diets, sunshine, proper lighting, etc. She is going to further our education BEFORE we make a decision.

To all the beardies who have passed on, may you always have the sun you love on your back at all times! Amen

 

[zebraflavencs]

I'm sorry to hear that Cleo passed.
To be honest, I rather doubt you should hold yourself so. MBD is something even I would be hesitant to treat. I know it is possible to halt the progression, but you can't ever remove this disease.

I really hope you do decide to go the dragon route in the future.. perhaps you can contact ThewolfmanTom, for one of his babies ? I know he ships to Canada...

Head up, and big hugs !

 

[renich]

Aw, I am so sorry to hear that Cleo passed. How wonderful it is that you were there during her last few breaths in this life. Yes, these little dears tug at our hearts. Don't beat yourself up too much. As Janie pointed out, MBD is a serious illness. I'm sure you did everything you could to make her life the best it could be.

You and your family are in our thoughts.

 

[li]

I am very sorry for your loss...will be thinking about you.

 

[staylor]

Sorry for your loss. I am sure you did everything right. Maybe a beardie from a reputable breeder would be the way to go if you choose to get another one.

 

[Pogie]

Oh thats so sad. Terribly sorry for what you have to go through.
RIP little Cleo

 

[beardie_love]

I'm so sorry to hear that. You are in our thoughts.

 

[Justus85]

Sorry for your loss. I wouldn't beat myself up over a loss to MBD. It can be a deadly disease and not always easy to notice. I do sincerely hope you get another beardie and are not intimidated from owning reptiles in the future.

 

[Harley D]

So sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in our thoughts during this difficult time.

 

[fergie]

My family and I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and it is nice to have this forum to talk about this with everyone! My wife who was scared of the first beardie, fell in love with Cleo as she was known as the "food lady"...

we will give this some time and really try to be open minded about our reptilian little friends in life!

Cheers all & thanks again!

 

[Rolandslf]

Do not blame yourselves. You are not bad Beardie Parents.
MBD is in the majority of cases from what I have learned occurrent from birth and is very debillitating.
It is not fully curable or reversible ever.

Please accept my condolences.
Don't give up. You will eventually have a Beardie which will grace your lives for many years.