HELP!! bearded dragon fit :(

[dscot60]

ohk soo i went upstair to check on my baby beardie and i was watchin him for about 5mins and out of nowhere he started shaking then he lost mobility in his back legs (other then the shaking) and it rose upto his head it lasted for about 2 to 3 mins, im gunna get him to a vet asap, im really worried has anyone else experienced this kinda stuff with their beardies would really appreciate any info or avdvice
thanks heaps

 

[AnimalCollector6]

It sounds like a lack of calcium in his diet. his symptoms sound very familiar to a deficiency of calcium, these symptoms can include spasms and "paralysis"

 

[dscot60]

thanx soo much im use the calcium powder more often thank you heaps

 

[AnimalCollector6]

I'd just like to make sure others feel the same before diagnosing him with a calcium deficiency.

 

[JAS101]

It sounds like a lack of calcium in his diet. his symptoms sound very familiar to a deficiency of calcium, these symptoms can include spasms and "paralysis"

it might be a lack of calcium , what size and sort of food is it eating ? as it could be from impactation .
how often are u dusting the food with calcium ?

 

[Dragon_Lover_85]

I had similar problem with a little netted and an older beardie a while back however after vet check and multiple tests they were diagnosed as bacterial infection and treated with fortum injections. They seemed to bounce back within a day of the first injection thankfully

 

[dscot60]

small crickets and usually once a week some times twice

 

[JAS101]

i used to dust my crickets every 2nd feed with the beardie hatchlings .

 

[ingie]

Baby Beardies need to eat every day... They could eat more than 5-10 small- medium crickets daily and should also be offered fresh veggies daily such as shredded bok choi, kale, endive, crushed peas & corn from a packet.. There are a lot of other fruit & veggies you can also feed Beardies.. Sounds like he is very underfed which would not help with the sickness...

 

[crikey]

my vet made me stop using calcium that i got from urs and gave me this liquid stuff that is used for all animals and i have had no troubles using it

 

[jinin]

That is Calcivet crikey? There could be some food putting pressure on his spine. It could be impaction from sand or food items that are too large, it could be lack of calcium.

 

[snakelady-viper]

This can happen if the food you are giving him is too large make sure its chopped or grated fine