Vet visit

[Eavlynn]

I hear ya, I'd go berserk. Hopefully the board does something.

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[RaeAnn]

It's been over a month ago. We filed the complaint and I emailed them but never heard anything. So who knows. Hopefully they will at least keep it on file so if he gets reported again they can see it's a reoccurring thing for him and take it seriously


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[Hdrydr31]

Hang in there and keep being proactive in her care and keep pushing them along for treatment for the worms.. Keep feeding her good and keep your husbandry top notch...Your doing a great job.

 

[Eavlynn]

Is he supposed to get back to you about the unidentified worm?

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[RaeAnn]

Thank you hdrydr. We are trying our best. I've been giving her probiotics daily and haven't been cutting her off during feedings any. I also bumped her vitamin intake up to two days a week instead of one. I figured if it is tapeworm (which I really think it is) she will need as much nutrition as possible. I plan on taking another sample in tomorrow and will every day if I have too in order to get answers lol


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[RaeAnn]

Is he supposed to get back to you about the unidentified worm?

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We are suppose to bring the actual worms in the next time we find them. He was actually going to let it go but the vet tech called us and wants to look again. She is the one who actually told us she believes it is tapeworm. The issue with that is we only see this worm once in awhile and not every time Spyra poops. I'm not really understanding why an actual feces sample isn't enough for them?


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[Maddie]

The worms are small and white, like a flat piece of rice. They can form different shapes and go from worm shaped to almost round. I'm just hoping that once we bring them another sample (dunno why the first wasn't good enough) they will be able to treat her.


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[Eavlynn]

If there are multiple worms, and they can change shape, I'd be inclined to think it's not tapeworm. You usually don't see tapeworms, and by the time you do, they are very long, segmented and always flat, hence being a flatworm. By the time you realize a tapeworm is present, the host usually presents with significant weight loss.

I wish you guys were close to me. There's a doctor at the University that specializes in parasitology. I'd love to have him look at it. You'd have an answer within a day.

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[Eavlynn]

RaeAnn and Maddie- I've been thinking about little Spyra all day. I spoke with Helena at Doctor Dragons and she can identify the parasite by the eggs that are present and is really interested in looking at a sample from Spyra. You can mail in a sample, I just sent one out for Ruth. I contact her through Facebook. I think she may be able to get to the bottom of this for you guys. She's awesome, and really informative.

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[Maddie]

It's weird how they move that's just the best way I can explain it. Thank you for taking the time to speak to someone about our baby. That really means a lot to us and if this vet doesn't do anything we will definitely be speaking with her.


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[RaeAnn]

RaeAnn and Maddie- I've been thinking about little Spyra all day. I spoke with Helena at Doctor Dragons and she can identify the parasite by the eggs that are present and is really interested in looking at a sample from Spyra. You can mail in a sample, I just sent one out for Ruth. I contact her through Facebook. I think she may be able to get to the bottom of this for you guys. She's awesome, and really informative.

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Thank you. I would like to go ahead and do this. Would I need to find her on facebook in order to speak with her and mail in a sample?


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[PatsyB]

Thank you. I would like to go ahead and do this. Would I need to find her on facebook in order to speak with her and mail in a sample?


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They have a web site. They could probably contact some other way besides Face book. They are the ones that I sent Dolly's fecal to be tested and we contacted through messenger. I even had a question about another poop of hers and sent them the picture and they told me she was getting too much calcium.

 

[Eavlynn]

They have a website. I just use Facebook for ease. She's always pretty quick to reply. We've discussed a variety of things from medications to random topics. I can't say enough good things. You guys won't be disappointed!

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[RaeAnn]

Thank you. Do you know what the website is off of the top of your head? I would love to get an expert to look at a sample just to clear my mind a little.


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[PatsyB]

http://www.blackbearddragons.com/

 

[RaeAnn]

Thank you guys so much.


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[Eavlynn]

Let us know what she finds out!

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[RaeAnn]

I definitely will. I just emailed her so hopefully I'll hear back soon. My question is IF she does diagnose spyra with tapeworm is there any place where I can actually order treatment for her and treat her myself? Or is this something I will have to obtain from a Dr?


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[Hdrydr31]

I definitely will. I just emailed her so hopefully I'll hear back soon. My question is IF she does diagnose spyra with tapeworm is there any place where I can actually order treatment for her and treat her myself? Or is this something I will have to obtain from a Dr?


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They typically have everything to treat and give you information on what and how much and how often.. and then retest for free..

 

[RaeAnn]

Thank you Hdrydr. At this point I would rather just treat her myself if possible. This has been going on so long now and I feel horrible. I've contacted practically every vet around and near by and they either don't treat bearded dragons or I get stuck with some sketchy Dr. It must be something in the air around here idk. I'm just ready for this to be over for her :/


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