How to know if bearded dragon has MBD?
Early symptoms of MBD include bowed or swollen legs, arched spine, bumps along the bones of the legs, spine and tail, bilateral softening of the jaw (commonly referred to as rubber jaw), and softening of the carapace and plastron in turtles and tortoises.
Why is my bearded dragon not moving its back legs?
Another possible reason why your bearded dragon is not moving its front or back legs is because of impaction. Your bearded dragon might become impacted with food (feeder insects or salad pieces that are too large), substrate (loose substrate such as sand, pebbles, coco fiber, shells) and other small objects.
How to tell if your bearded dragon has impaction?
A more serious sign of impaction issues could also be a loss of mobility in your beardie’s hind legs. If your pet is dragging his or her back legs as they move about, definitely take action to determine what is causing the issue. A bump along the back of your dragon could also indicate issues with impaction as well.
When to take a bearded dragon to the vet?
Take your bearded dragon to the vet if you suspect impaction. If your bearded dragon has broken its bones, it will have trouble walking, using its legs and will be limping. Your bearded dragon can break its bones from falling. Another reason yet again, can be MBD.
What does a bearded dragon look like with MBD?
Your bearded dragon’s bones will become covered with a fibrous tissue that will make them look swollen. With more progressive MBD, your dragon will be limping or just laying down, as well as shaking/twitching. Its legs will be most likely extended straight and look swollen.
What happens if a bearded dragon can’t move its legs?
As a result, it will cause tail and back kinking, rubbery jaw. It will also cause soft bones that will easily break and cause joint problems. This will make it too hard and painful for your bearded dragon to move. Your bearded dragon’s bones will become covered with a fibrous tissue that will make them look swollen.
A more serious sign of impaction issues could also be a loss of mobility in your beardie’s hind legs. If your pet is dragging his or her back legs as they move about, definitely take action to determine what is causing the issue. A bump along the back of your dragon could also indicate issues with impaction as well.
Take your bearded dragon to the vet if you suspect impaction. If your bearded dragon has broken its bones, it will have trouble walking, using its legs and will be limping. Your bearded dragon can break its bones from falling. Another reason yet again, can be MBD.
Your bearded dragon’s bones will become covered with a fibrous tissue that will make them look swollen. With more progressive MBD, your dragon will be limping or just laying down, as well as shaking/twitching. Its legs will be most likely extended straight and look swollen.
