Possible injury

[Katiepie]

Hi
I need some advice on what to do. I have a 4 month old bearded dragon who is on meds for parasites and is almost done with treatment. She is eating well and acting just great. Today I had her resting on me and she started to run off the couch. I grabbed her and then as I put her down realized a little of her scales are loose on her. She seems to be acting like nothing is wrong. I’m scared to pick her up since it is on her upper arm. . I can only bring her to the vet once. They need to see her after the treatment is up so I have to wait . I can’t afford two visits. I’m not sure how to administer meds since she doesn’t take them to well . Squiggles a lot so I don’t want her to hurt herself. I’m at a lost

 

[Sadie]

Hi
I need some advice on what to do. I have a 4 month old bearded dragon who is on meds for parasites and is almost done with treatment. She is eating well and acting just great. Today I had her resting on me and she started to run off the couch. I grabbed her and then as I put her down realized a little of her scales are loose on her. She seems to be acting like nothing is wrong. I’m scared to pick her up since it is on her upper arm. . I can only bring her to the vet once. They need to see her after the treatment is up so I have to wait . I can’t afford two visits. I’m not sure how to administer meds since she doesn’t take them to well . Squiggles a lot so I don’t want her to hurt herself. I’m at a lost

Please post a pic of the issue

 

[Katiepie]

Hi sadie
You wanted a pic of the bearded dragons possible injury?

 

[Sadie]

Hi sadie
You wanted a pic of the bearded dragons possible injury?

Yes-- loose scales-- is she shedding?

 

[Katiepie]

ok here it is. She usually sleeps on hammock but didn’t do that today.

 

[Bostonfinest]

That look like shed, which is normal give her a nice warm soak, DONT peel it.

 

[Sadie]

ok here it is. She usually sleeps on hammock but didn’t do that today.

Yes shes shedding -- please dont peel you can give her a warm soak or you can spray her w/ warm water and take a soft baby tooth brush and gently brush the moist scales --- shes probably crabby from the shedding and they do tend to go off their food --- she may not eat as much ---

 

[Katiepie]

Thx. I was starting to blame myself. I totally see fresh scales/ skin underneath. She seems a bit moody but I believe if something were to happen to me like that, I would be moody too

 

[Katiepie]

It was shedding for other arm is doing the same. She is eating. Not as much but good enough. Bath would be good but must be gentle. Thanks for your help