My iguana has a swollen jaw. Is it mouth rot? Do I need a vet?

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So I have a red iguana male how is overall healthy but in the past week I've noticed a wound on his jaw with a large swollen area further back on the jaw I have the wound under control but the swollen area is due to what I strongly believe to be mouth rot i need to know is what antibiotics do I need to get for him and can I avoid getting a vet bill

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are dispensed by prescription only. This would require an exam with your veterinarian. This would be strongly recommended to determine the best antibiotic and dose to use for any potential infection. Inappropriate antibiotic use can lead to resistant bacteria and may complicate any underlying conditions. It is likely an abscess but tumor and MBD should also be ruled out.

My iguana has a swollen jaw. Is it mouth rot? Do I need a vet?

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