Swollen tongue

[Maddie]

Hey guys

Some of you probably already know RaeAnn and our baby Spyra, I am Spyras other momma [emoji3] I noticed today her tongue looks red and swollen. I'm a little worried since we have so many other things going on with our baby (parasites [emoji53]) was just wondering if anyone has ever seen this before?

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[mxw0rld]

Omg I didn't know it was this swollen!! Omg that looks painful!! Has it gotten any better??


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[RaeAnn]

Unfortunately no :/ I would think it has to be painful but she still uses it to eat like a champ and seems to be doing ok. We have both researched it and can't seem to find anything that fits her situation. I've seen things about mouth rot and MBD but none of it really fits this. Her throat appears to be fine as do her gums and her jaw line looks perfectly normal. It's pretty weird


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[mxw0rld]

Very weird. I too did Google it hence the reason I asked you the light questions and if she ate anything that could have bit her, like a hornworm. They are notorious for biting back. Lol

I don't know how you are holding it together with all these problems. I would be a mess. I am so so sorry Spyra is going thru all this. She is a beautiful girl.


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[RaeAnn]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you doing that. It has been rough, I haven't really been able to sleep the past couple of nights thinking about something being wrong with her. In just the short amount of time we have had her we are really attached to the little girl. I'm just praying she stays tough until we can get her into the vet. We did go ahead and order pro biotic so it will be here by than. Based on what you went through with your little guy we took your advice and want to be prepared.


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[mxw0rld]

It's better to be safe and I was talking with PatsyB the other day. She said she gives her beardies probiotics every other day along with the supplements. So it wouldn't hurt to start giving her some of the probiotics. Maybe increase her calcium powder. I dust every feeding.

Have you seen the link where it tells you how many days to give them the calcium powder and vitamin powders? I have it, if you want it I can send it to you.


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[RaeAnn]

Yes that would be great! Should I dust both feedings everyday even while feeding calci (Phoenix) worms? The stuff I use has no directions and I've read so many mixed things regarding it online that honestly I've been a little confused.


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[mxw0rld]

Yes that would be great! Should I dust both feedings everyday even while feeding calci (Phoenix) worms? The stuff I use has no directions and I've read so many mixed things regarding it online that honestly I've been a little confused.


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No! Do not dust the Phoenix worms! They are like all calcium! But let me send you that link.

I feed Wally both dubia's and BSFL's at all 3 feedings.

 

[RaeAnn]

Ok. I had read they didn't need to be dusted but wanted to be double sure. I definitely don't want to overdose her! But I also don't want her to have s deficiency. I received the link I'll go check it out now and start making some changes. Thank you so much.


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[mxw0rld]

Ok. I had read they didn't need to be dusted but wanted to be double sure. I definitely don't want to overdose her! But I also don't want her to have s deficiency. I received the link I'll go check it out now and start making some changes. Thank you so much.


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Your welcome, I sent you a few things to read, sorry. I read EVERYTHING! Lol

 

[RaeAnn]

Oh I enjoy learning new things, especially about our babies so thank you!


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[mxw0rld]

Your welcome!


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[Maddie]

I'm hoping the swelling will go down but if not, one more question for the vet next week! [emoji53] that day can't come soon enough we are so worried!


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[PatsyB]

It's really hard to tell from the picture. They do have fat tongues and they fold under when they are going for food, kinda like a cat lapping up water. So the combination of a fat tongue folded over could make it look real swollen. When she opens her mouth to bask if you can see down her throat with no problem, my guess is that it's not swollen.

Bugs should only be dusted one feeding a day. Phoenix worms don't need to be dusted. I do give probiotics every other day just to keep the gut in check.

 

[RaeAnn]

It's really hard to tell from the picture. They do have fat tongues and they fold under when they are going for food, kinda like a cat lapping up water. So the combination of a fat tongue folded over could make it look real swollen. When she opens her mouth to bask if you can see down her throat with no problem, my guess is that it's not swollen.

Bugs should only be dusted one feeding a day. Phoenix worms don't need to be dusted. I do give probiotics every other day just to keep the gut in check.

Thank you so much! I have been so confused about the dusting. How often would you recommend dusting with multivitamins?


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[Hdrydr31]

check out this link we've put together info for care and that includes supplements
http://www.beardeddragonforum.com/threads/general-info-set-up-1st-timers.13863/
I also use powder probiotics on a routine as well

 

[RaeAnn]

check out this link we've put together info for care and that includes supplements
http://www.beardeddragonforum.com/threads/general-info-set-up-1st-timers.13863/
I also use powder probiotics on a routine as well

Awesome, I will go check it out now. You also pretty much just answered the question I asked you about probiotics being safe on the other post lol, so thank you.


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