
Scale loss
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Chance Gamble.
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December 24, 2021 at 12:16 pm #29438
Chance GambleParticipantRex is losing a big chunk of scale from his back right leg. We put a triple antibiotic ointment on it but it’s pretty painful for him. Any chance you ideas how I can help him?
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December 24, 2021 at 12:45 pm #29440
Chance GambleParticipantHere’s his belly
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December 25, 2021 at 7:57 am #29463
ZoodulcisModeratorLooks painful. If it is a fungus, an antibiotic won’t help. If you have Tinactin lying around, you might try that and see if there is any improvement. Otherwise, he needs to see a vet so a culture can be taken and analyzed.
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December 29, 2021 at 1:12 pm #29539
Chance GambleParticipantThe scales fell off.
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December 30, 2021 at 8:05 am #29562
ZoodulcisModeratorSo the anti-fungal didn’t work? The skin looks pretty raw. A triple anti-biotic ointment on the affected areas may ease the discomfort and prevent secondary infection. If it appears as though the problem is spreading, I highly recommend a vet visit.
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December 30, 2021 at 10:44 am #29565
Chance GambleParticipantHe is looking better. We changed his UVB bulb too, gave him an iodine bath, and put some BLU-KOTE on him. Vets aren’t really an option around Eastern Montana.
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December 30, 2021 at 1:23 pm #29570
ZoodulcisModeratorOh, I feel ya. Here in Western Colorado we are a little bit better off, but not much. For anyone with an animal, be it a chicken, a beardie, a goat or a horse, I strongly recommend that they keep a bottle of Wonderdust on hand. This sulfa based topical is awesome and super cheap. For country folk it can be a life saver. There is no reason why it can’t go on your beardie if he gets more owies. Your local feed store should have it, but if they don’t, it’s readily available online.
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December 30, 2021 at 6:20 pm #29577
Chance GambleParticipantI’ll look into that. Thanks!
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