Leo From Petland.. :-(. Kinda Need Suggestions.

[sclevenger08]

Hey guys,
Today, I went to petland(not by choice, only because my regular pet store was closed) because my Leo's night bulb blew, and while I was there I was browsing and saw the most pitiful little leo. He is 5 months old and SOO tiny. He looks like a toothpick, and he's missing so many toes and has pieces of skin all over him, I couldn't leave him. :cry: But the biggest problem is his front leg, looks like its broke and its all twisted at a funny angle. He doesn't seem to be having much pain. I can't get a picture to upload, but could his leg be broke or maybe MBD? I can't get him to a vet right away to have it checked out, so any suggestions, on what I can do to make him more comfortable. Thanks guys.

Susan<3

 

[chelvis]

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. I use to breed leos and when i would get returned leos most of the time the problem was they were not hydrated enough. Most people think desert animals do not need much water but even leos need fresh water and a humidity hut. So get a small tupperware and some paper towls, soak the paper towls in warm water and place them in the containor. Now put the leo in there. This will help hydrate the stuck shed and aid in hydration.

Once the leo is hydrated, he should seem more alert. After a day or two start offering food. There is no point in giving him food becuase without prober hydration there is no way he will be able to diguest his food. If he will not eat on his own try force feeding.

His front leg to me is not the emiteate problem. MBD is uncommon in leos cosidering they are nocturnal. The only leo i had that ever showed problems with MBD was my top breeding female she literally could not lick up enough ca to keep up with her egg production. Once she was done with laying she bounced back fast. She got a soft jaw first no problems with the leg. This could be a complication with a bad shed to an injury sustained from a cage mate. For the leg a vet who is able to feel would give you a better answer, but right now get him hydrated and get him eatting.

 

[sclevenger08]

Well, I soaked him in water this evening. And will continue to try and keep him hydrated. He's very alert and pretty decently active. He ate some small mealworms last night as well.

I know that MBD is uncommon in them due to the fact of them being nocturnal, but I also know that they do need calcium and he obviously hasn't been getting any. But, I noticed this evening that both of his legs our bowed. Its just the one, is foot is completely tucked in and useless, the other leg is completely turned in a U shape and his entire body is just funny looking. Of course it may just be due to the fact that he's SUPER skinny.

Thanks for the advice.