Rehabilitation is hard. I lost one if my rescues in February and the other has mbd. I thought I had it under control but her spine has slowing deformed even more over the last couple years. It's heart breaking to see them suffer, but sometimes all you can do is the best you can and make sure they are as happy as possible and give them all the love you can.So, I have come to the conclusion that no fault of my own that Maya became special needs because I struggled for so long to get him back on track. I know it takes time and I'm hoping for a miracle that he will be back to semi-normal existence. All his basking spots are on the floor of his enclosure. I used a bunch of very thick rolled up fabric on his basking spots. I have a feeling I may need to do more to his tank. But I also don't want to injure him further.
I mostly hand sew cushions, pillows. I'm about to search the fabric I have inside and use pillow cotton to make a nice cushion for him. He has a swollen shoulder pad.
Yes, I would 'ask for an x-ray' to be sure nothing is broken in his shoulder pad. (He doesn't pull away or flinch. So, that's a good thing. It may be inflamed from landing on it. I'm still using the Serrapeptase at .50 mls, but will take less because he gets 'tired' of it. I sneak the remainder in his dandelion greens. (At least he's getting it some way or another.
I've asked countless of people who rescue dragons on FB for help with special needs dragons. Answers are so few and far between. People told me to go to the vet and check his poop. (That can come later) Some people try to reassure me that I'm doing the best I can do for him. I feel so bad because I'm trying so hard to find help and resources that are few and far between. I have thought about asking for financial help and so forth by opening a gofundme for his needs. I have thought of rescues that have rescued dragons and they made a complete turn around with reputable exotic vets. I have thought of 'handing him over' to someone who can take him to their vet for care.
I'm beginning to think that's what Maya is showing signs of, and I have the best UVB. He has calcium, calcium with D3 on a routine basis and a multivitamin as well. I'm trying to handle him only when I have to. (Feeding, cleaning him up after him, and a short time of cuddles. I also made a bed out of his old basking spot box. He seems to be happy with his bed and cushions. Even has his bunny lovely. I've started hand sewing a square purple thick cushion. I'm hopeful he will enjoy using it. He loves every thing I create and make for him.Rehabilitation is hard. I lost one if my rescues in February and the other has mbd. I thought I had it under control but her spine has slowing deformed even more over the last couple years. It's heart breaking to see them suffer, but sometimes all you can do is the best you can and make sure they are as happy as possible and give them all the love you can.
I use small cat beds for my guys, they seem to like them.It's Muscular Dystrophy that I meant, not MS.
He finally fell asleep at 2 AM- guess he missed his bed. The first two nights, he was okay without it. Now, he needs a new pillow so I intend to buy him one today. He's taken a dose of .40 ml Serrapeptase. He's moving around on his own. Didn't wish to eat breakfast yet. So, I'm not going to force him to.
I bought a bed pillow.I use small cat beds for my guys, they seem to like them.
Thats awesomeI was able to fix his wobbly self. I removed the fleece pants. He's now able to climb and move around by himself. Man. Once he feels good, he really runs around. I had him out. He had the zoomies for his tank.
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