pls help pls help gecko is twicthing in its legs

[Spooki]

you said you talked to a vet but did you actually have the vet examine your gecko? if not that's what you need to do. if it does indeed have MBD the vet can help you figure out the best way to treat it.

a vet can not properly diagnose the issue with out seeing it. your gecko may have some underlying neurological problems. i do not know much about reptile biology, but in mammals calcium is important for more than just making bones. the article on reptile MBD said the level of calcium is not as important as the ratio of calcium to potassium. your vet should probably check this ratio.

 

[malik454]

she said twicthing means possibly mbd but she doesnt know to much about reptiles and there no other vets who can provide help because because there like dog cat vets

 

[Spooki]

a good vet will at least try to find information for you. call around and see if you can find one willing to help.

i once had a hamster badly in need of a tooth trimming and my vet had no idea how to do it. he immediately called around and consulted medical texts and found out how to do it.

my friend's iguana had MBD and her vet didn't know what to do for it so she did some research. if your vet won't do anything to help go elsewhere. if you were in pain and your doctor couldn't help would you continue to go to him? i wouldn't.

 

[LizMarie]

you can try doing a google search or calling information or seeing if there are any reptile rescues in your area that might have some connections. Many reptile vets aren't that well known and hard to find at times. I thought there weren't any reptile vets in the bronx and when I called around theres a vet clinic that has a reptile/exotic vet come in every thursday.

 

[malik454]

how much will the vet probably charge

 

[LizMarie]

how much will the vet probably charge

depends on where your at and how much the test go for if you need any.

The vet around me I believe is a $32 visit then you add on any extras such as test, shots, etc.

 

[malik454]

my profile doenst show but im only 13, and cant come up with the cash and mom didnt want to get the leos anyway also because when i got them i said i would pay for she didnt haft to do anything everything i have paid thus far besides this so i don't know what to do if theres any other ways to help it im all ears i dont think she will pay for it plus things are in a squeeze

 

[malik454]

any other ways are highly appreciated

 

[Spooki]

call up vets and get a price quote, ask if they have any payment plans. some vets are willing to work with you as far as payment.

you may not like this answer, but if you can't afford to take them to the vet you should give them up to someone who can.

 

[Kitsune]

Where are you located? If you do a search on Google, you may be able to find a list of herp vets in your area. It can't hurt to call around and see what they say.

 

[LizMarie]

Sorry we can't help you but its hard to diagnose a pet when we're not vets nor do we have the leo in front of us.

Try calling up vets and talking to them personally. Tell them your situation and if they could give your a free consult (can look him over). then ask if they can do anything for you.

 

[malik454]

all i was asking for are other ways to treat mbd

 

[malik454]

nevermind last response

 

[malik454]

thank u all 4 ur help

 

[Kitsune]

Your leo hasn't been diagnosed with MBD. Honestly, no further treatment should be given without 100% confirming the problem. As stated earlier, it could be an underlying neurological problem. Unfortunately, without seeing a vet, you won't know what the real problem is.

 

[malik454]

whats a neurological problem

 

[Spooki]

here are some good sites to find herp vets:
USA:
http://www.herpvetconnection.com/
http://www.arav.org/ECOMARAV/timssnet/common/tnt_frontpage.cfm

canada:
http://www.triciaswaterdragon.com/canrepvt.htm

world wide:
http://www.anapsid.org/vets/index.html#vetlist

a neurological problem is a problem with the nervous system- the brain, spinal cord and the nerves all over your body. twitching could be caused by a problem with this system. calcium does play a role in mammalian nervous systems.

 

[LizMarie]

whats a neurological problem

a neurological problem can be something having to do with the nerves or the nervous system. Her nerves can be misfiring causing her to twitch or her legs to spasm.