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Bearded dragon attack friend needs help.

Reptiles 101

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Ok so a friend of my moms bearded dragon was attacked by a cage mate. From what i could see it looked like a broken jaw, i told them they should take it to there exotic vet, but they weren't sure if it was or wasnt a broken jaw and wanted to no what they could do for it? The dragon is 3 months and curently cant close its mouth on the right side but is eating.
 

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The jaw could be broken or dislocated (reptiles have more than one bone in the lower jaw, unlike mammals). Prognosis is not good for this bearded dragon. Anesthesia and surgery are likely. Definitely requires veterinary attention. Euthanasia may be necessary depending upon the animal's condition and your budget.
 
Reptiles 101 said:
From what i could see it looked like a broken jaw, i told them they should take it to there exotic vet, but they weren't sure if it was or wasnt a broken jaw and wanted to no what they could do for it?
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If they want to know what they can do for it, they need to follow your advice, and take it to a qualified veterinarian. By their own admission, they don't know if the jaw is broken. Only one way to find out. At least get a professional opinion, even if that means euthanasia. Doing nothing is not right, in my opinion.

Thank you for advocating on behalf of the poor dragon.

Kathy
 
Ok it is now closing its mouth and doing better according to them. They have been giving it frankincense and coconut oil but i still recommended they see the vet just incase.
 
Update pics its opened its mouth back up
 

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Have them check out the Association of Reptile and Amphibians Veterinarians (ARAV). www.arav.org

If they have a regular vet for other pets, that vet should be able to refer them to a herp vet. There are also emergency facilities that treat reptiles, but they're expensive.

Thanks for the updated photos. He looks better, but i would still take him in.

Kathy
 
Only attacked by a cage mate.

Perhaps on a different day, PETA would jump out and cry foul play, abuse and owner neglect. :ack2:
 
Omg bearded dragons should never be kept together [emoji17] This all could have been avoided


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I don't think it was mentioned but along with getting it some help [ unless it actually IS doing well and willing to eat ] they need to get another enclosure for the attacking beardie and leave this one in the original tank. They must be separated immediately. Raw unpasteurized honey is one of the best antimicrobials for any wound, always good to have on hand. Just be sure there are no loose insects in the tank if you use it. It's even used in a children's hospital in Germany and other clinics after other antibiotics fail to work.

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They currently have separated them and are in the process of of getting another tank. Thank you Angelina i copyed your post and sent it to them. It has been eating on its own from what there telling me, i dont live anywere near them so as i get info from my mom i post it on to here to try and get help for them.
 
This seems like an unusual injury. While they are seeking an exotic vet, if there is a veterinary college nearby it would not hurt to call and find a teaching vet familiar with reptiles and see whether he/she would give some general information. I know that fairly nearby to me there is Texas A&M and I have called from time to time and they have always been helpful.
In all the pictures the right forearm seems swept back. Is that just a picture coincidence or is it always that way, or is it an injury?
 
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