Got a Leo with a swollen arm . . . separated after being injured by our other Leo.

[Super711carpenter]

Got a Leo with a swollen arm . . . separated after being attacked & injured by our other much larger Leo. We thought it was a female based on size and lack of visual femoral pores, but might have been another male and the attack was possibly dominance/territorial based. Either way, he's doing better, still eating but the arm's swelling has not gone down much in over 2 weeks. We dust our crix so I wouldnt think It'd be a vit deficiency. Maybe an infection. Flagyl, Baytril? If so, what concentration and what dosage? And where to get it? He's (?) a smaller but full grown Leo. It's been 15 yrs or so since I've given any meds to any reptiles. Lots of experience, but it's been awhile. Can anyone help?

Recommendations?

 

[DrCarrotTail]

I wouldn't give my leos any medications like you're talking about without the advice of a qualified veterinarian. He/she could help you out with determining what is wrong with your leo and which medication would best help your leo out. If you don't yet have a vet I would consult Arav to find one in your area.

I also don't leave males and females that differ more than 10% of body weight in the same enclosure together for more than a few hours. I make sure they don't immediately attach each other, observe them for 20-30 minutes and separate immediately if they "do their thing" while I watch. If they don't I leave them together for a few hours, possibly overnight. The potential for them to hurt each other is too high otherwise.