Hi, I’m new to the forum and hoping to get some sound advice. I bought my 15 year old son his beardy from Petco 4 3/4 years ago (August will be 5 years) but he’s never cared for it, I do. 2 months ago his hind legs seemed weak when walking. It progressively got worse and he had twitching in his lower belly. I read that he could be impacted or have MBD. I Immediately purchased a new thermometer, 2 new UVB bulbs (rigged them up so there is nothing between him and lightbulbs) and took him to vet. The vet did X-ray and blood work. Saw nothing extraordinary. She had me increase temp on the warm side (I used a ceramic bulb) We soaked the beardy, he passed gas and pooped so he’s not impacted. His substrate was crushed walnut shells but we now have Zoo Med fabric substrate. I soak him every other day so he doesn't get dehydrated and vet gave me powdered food which I feed him daily with syringe. Vet hasn’t checked for parasites because I didn’t give her the stool sample (because I thought he was just impacted). He is not improving. His front legs now seem weak (he accidentally rolled himself over while turning around) His belly twitches once in a while and today he’s staying in the cool side. He even retreated to the cool side after I fed him (in the warm side). Is there anything I’m missing? I did just read that these may be signs of him dying. I‘m hoping he’s not and just need some input. Thanks in advance.
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5 yr old weak legs, tummy spasms, not eating, staying in cool area.
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jessiechick1
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Hi, I’m fairly new too...does he get calcium with d3? Anytime I look up weakness in legs it seems calcium related, if not impaction...if you still don’t get any responses here, I recommend joining any bearded dragon group on fb & you will prob get more answers than you can imagine..I hope everything works out for your beardie & if I find anything else I’ll let you know
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Hello I agree that it might be a calcium or MBD issue. I would suggest getting tested for parasites you also might want to get a second vets opinion.
