My bearded dragon's broken jaw has a hard lump. Is surgery needed?

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Minerva bit down on her log in her cage and broke her jaw trying to get a cricket, there was a small bump and the vet said she should be fine and was put on antibiotics. The bump got smaller and then got bigger. She was on antibiotics twice and its still there. It has stopped growing but is getting harder, Minerva is still eating and drinking and acts like a regular dragon. Does she need surgical treatment on her jaw? That's the only thing she hasn't tried because of how expensive it is.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The lump may be the bony callous at the site of the break. This means it is healing. Have her rechecked by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. An x-ray of the jaw/skull can be done to confirm the jaw is mending properly. If it is, she likely does not need surgery.

My bearded dragon's broken jaw has a hard lump. Is surgery needed?

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