My iguana's jaw is swollen. What are the causes and treatments?

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My iguana has a swollen jaw and wouldblike to know what i can do

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

A swollen jaw,in an iguana is usually typical of metabolic bone disease. This comes about due to a lack of Calcium and or a lack of vitamin D to absorb the calcium. You will need to take him to a reptile vet to see if he needs calcium injections and vitamin D substitution. In future to avoid this problem you need to feed calcium rich greens, which you can sprinkle calcium from a cuttle bone onto. Then you need to make sure he has a uvb light that he can bask under at least 12 hours a day to get the vitamin D. Then of course everything else such as temperature, humidity and ventilation need to be correct.

My iguana's jaw is swollen. What are the causes and treatments?

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