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Why are my bearded dragon's legs still swollen after seeing a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My bearded dragons two front legs are swallon and one back leg i took her to the vet and still no change

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 25th, 2017

Hello, sorry to hear about Spice. It sounds like she may be having metabolic bine disease from some dietary deficiencies. Other causes may be due to rough flooring or substrate in its cage. Your veterinarian may have recommended some changes in her diet, however metabolic bone disease may carry a poor prognosis as it is challenging to correct this disease if it is too advanced. It will take quite some time also, to see improvement. Best of luck!

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