My bearded dragon has gout. What can I do to help ease his pain?

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I was given a Bearded dragon that had gout, how can I help him without needing to take him to the vet he has had it for a while and it is visible. How do I know if he is in pain? What should I give him ?

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hello, Gout is an exceptionally painful condition and Ricky needs to be on medication for pain and to help slow progression of disease. There is no treatment to reverse or cure gout, and it generally has a guarded to poor prognosis. Our goals in treatment are to minimize pain and slow the disease. The medications needed must come from a veterinarian and Ricky’s condition needs to be closely monitored. A veterinarian will do an exam, blood work, and maybe X-rays to thoroughly assess Ricky and be sure the diagnosis is correct. Unfortunately, there is nothing effective that can be done at home without a veterinarian’s guidance aside from ensuring Ricky has appropriate nutrition, temperature and humidity. Refer to anapsid.org for guidelines on bearded dragon care and check arav.con to find a reptile vet near you. Good luck!

My bearded dragon has gout. What can I do to help ease his pain?

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