My bearded dragon is eating her foot despite vet care. What's next?

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So my bearded dragon has been eating her foot,three toes are bitten off and she is eating to the foot now.we have taken her to the vet but all hey did is give her antibiotics(shots too)but its just getting worse.she is fed 16 crickets a day 8 with calcium in the morning and her tank is up to 100 during the day and 80 at night. Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 14 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Harley and including photos. Infections can cause skin necrosis and pain, and maybe that is why he is chewing on his foot. Pain medications and a bandage, in addition to the antibiotics would be recommended. Not all antibiotics treat all infections, so maybe another choice. Occasionally amputating the affected foot above the diseased area will stop the spread. A second veterinary visit is recommended to help. ARAV.org website can be searched for local reptile veterinarians. Good luck.

My bearded dragon is eating her foot despite vet care. What's next?

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