My gecko has MBD and won't eat, drink, or move. What should I do?

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My gecko has MBD and he just recently lost appetite and willingness to drink water as well, he rarely moves, what can i do to help him?

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

An immediate check up at your local veterinarian would be essential to make sure right supplementation of calcium is given to cure MBD. Diagnosis requires often a radiographic study to make sure MBD is affecting him. Generally speaking full-spectrum UVB-producing bulbs should be used within the terrarium and calcium and vitamin D supplements can be given through plant material or insects. I would suggest anyway to have him checked before start any supplement (as toxicity from overdosage of Ca and VitD are quite common as well!). Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My gecko has MBD and won't eat, drink, or move. What should I do?

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