Shaking head (not bobbing)

[Lisa Strahan]

Hello all, my bearded dragon has not been well. He has begun shaking his head while he goes to eat his food. It’s like he can’t control it. See video. I spent a lot of money at the vet, had blood work done, etc… and they couldn’t find anything. Calcium level was good. Lights tested and actually bought new. I just don’t know what is wrong. Any suggestions/thoughts?

Please help!

 

[Sadie]

Hello all, my bearded dragon has not been well. He has begun shaking his head while he goes to eat his food. It’s like he can’t control it. See video. I spent a lot of money at the vet, had blood work done, etc… and they couldn’t find anything. Calcium level was good. Lights tested and actually bought new. I just don’t know what is wrong. Any suggestions/thoughts?

Please help!

Tell me what your using for a UVB? coil or a long tube fixture? Usually that is a neurological disorder but cant say for sure? We need Tracie the vet tech on here to take a look-- Did the vet do Xrays to see where the calcium level was in the head part?

 

[Lisa Strahan]

Tell me what your using for a UVB? coil or a long tube fixture? Usually that is a neurological disorder but cant say for sure? We need Tracie the vet tech on here to take a look-- Did the vet do Xrays to see where the calcium level was in the head part?

I am using a tube UVB. We have had the same setup for years. The vet m

Tell me what your using for a UVB? coil or a long tube fixture? Usually that is a neurological disorder but cant say for sure? We need Tracie the vet tech on here to take a look-- Did the vet do Xrays to see where the calcium level was in the head part?

I am using a tube light for the UVB. I have had the same setup since I got him 6 years ago. This was the message I received from the vet: The adenovirus test was negative which is great. The complete blood cell count and chemistries were also spot on normal!

 

[Sadie]

I am using a tube UVB. We have had the same setup for years. The vet m

I am using a tube light for the UVB. I have had the same setup since I got him 6 years ago. This was the message I received from the vet: The adenovirus test was negative which is great. The complete blood cell count and chemistries were also spot on normal!

How old is the uvb bulb and what bulb is it? T 5 or a T 8? Where in the tank is it? Top of screen or inside?

 

[Lisa Strahan]

How old is the uvb bulb and what bulb is it? T 5 or a T 8? Where in the tank is it? Top of screen or inside?

Hello. The bulb is a T5 and it is inside the tank at the top.

 

[Sadie]

Hello. The bulb is a T5 and it is inside the tank at the top.

How old? Distance should be 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor and the bulb should not be over 11 months old

 

[Sadie]

How old? Distance should be 12-15 inches directly above the basking decor and the bulb should not be over 11 months old

What brand please--?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Which brand is your T5 tube bulb, we would just like to verify that to be sure it is a reputable brand.
How often do you give calcium for her?
If you have a copy of the blood test, if you could post that here it would be very helpful, thanks!

Tracie

 

[Lisa Strahan]

Hello! The brand is ReptiSun. He is getting calcium once a week. We also give him OxBow Critical Care. (recommended by the pet store).

I wrote the vet to try and get the test results. When we were at the vet they did bloodwork and said that his calcium levels look good. I am hoping they send me the exact details.

This was the email I received from the vet after they sent some work to the lab:
Hi Lisa,
Sorry for the delay. We have two reptile labs we use and the nurses were checking the other frequently and the lab we sent Dez's samples to got overlooked. The adenovirus test was negative which is great. The complete blood cell count and chemistries were also spot on normal!
Dr. Weiss

 

[Sadie]

Hello! The brand is ReptiSun. He is getting calcium once a week. We also give him OxBow Critical Care. (recommended by the pet store).

I wrote the vet to try and get the test results. When we were at the vet they did bloodwork and said that his calcium levels look good. I am hoping they send me the exact details.

This was the email I received from the vet after they sent some work to the lab:
Hi Lisa,
Sorry for the delay. We have two reptile labs we use and the nurses were checking the other frequently and the lab we sent Dez's samples to got overlooked. The adenovirus test was negative which is great. The complete blood cell count and chemistries were also spot on normal!
Dr. Weiss

Where is the Reptisun UVB? If your screen is a fine mesh like a screen door it needs to be in the tank directly over a piece of basking decor 12-15 inches - for a wide hole screen it can stay on top w/it 8-10 inches -- I would however have it in the tank --- I am flagging your post to Tracie so she can chime in on the cause and as soon as you can post the results of the test please
@Drache613

 

[Lisa Strahan]

Here are pics of my setup.

 

[Sadie]

Here are pics of my setup.View attachment 33755View attachment 33756View attachment 33757

What brand of basking bulb are you using? It almost looks like a coil and giving off a yellowish hue-- Placement looks good for the UVB I see he is under it --

 

[Lisa Strahan]

@Drache613, I was able to get the test results. Let me know what you think. (REALLY APPRECIATE IT!)