Why is my bearded dragon's arm swollen? MBD, fracture, or infection?

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My bearded dragon has had a swollen arm for about 2 days now. He drags it behind himself, and won't walk on it, but he can move it. He couldn't have fallen from too high, less than 10inches. His lighting was not set up right (thanks to my husband) for a couple months. Today, his arm is bigger, and at the elbow, the scales areally spread apart and I can see the skin. Could this be MBD, and with proper care will reverse itself? Or a broken bone? Infection? I don't have thousands for a vet visit :(

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

It could be a fracture complicated by MBD but an exam and xrays is what Reptar needs to get a definitive diagnosis. It shouldn't cost "thousands". With proper care and some environmental and diet changes, he can recover from MBD. Left untreated, he may suffer permanent damage or even loss of the limb. An experienced herp vet will have the knowledge and experience to give Reptar the best chance at a full recovery. Follow the links to search for a local herp vet. http://www.herpvetconnection.com/calif.shtml http://www.anapsid.org/vets/findingvet.html

Why is my bearded dragon's arm swollen? MBD, fracture, or infection?

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