Should I remove tape from my bearded dragon's injured arm for a bath?

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I “rescued” a baby bearded dragon from horrible conditions from a petsmart about a week and a half ago. She had a bum left arm and the associate told me they took her to a vet and they said she may or may not regain mobility in the arm, they didn’t know if it was MBD. They taped up her arm and said to keep it like that for two weeks. I wanted to give her a bath and was wondering if I should leave the tape or take it off while she Bathes. I don’t have any tape for after, should I keep it on then? Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Take it off before soaking her. Being taped up like that will not allow her to use and strengthen the limb if she does regain function. The tape may also restrict breathing. Eventually, it will need to be removed as she grows. Consider an exam with your own veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose MBD. If it is caught early, it is treatable.

Should I remove tape from my bearded dragon's injured arm for a bath?

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