Why is my bearded dragon's swollen toe not healing after vet visit?

An exam with an experienced herp veterinarian would be strongly recommended. You can find one here: https://arav.site-ym.com/search/custom.asp?id=3661 In the meantime, keep the affected area clean and dry. Keep Lenny warm and as stress free as possible. Consider increasing tank temps by 5-10 degrees F to aid in recovery. make sure he continues to eat and soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte to maintain hydration. The veterinarian listed below is about 30 minutes from your location. Dr. Alistair Ker Active Veterinarian Thorold Vet Hospital Practise owner 2-B Sullivan Ave Thorold Ontario L2V 2X9 Canada (905)227-7644 (Phone) (905)227-8820 (Fax)

If it is Yellow Skin Disease, you may have caught it early. Your veterinarian should be able to confirm or rule it out after an exam. Treatment typically includes oral and topical medications. If you have other dragons or hero's, keep Lenny away from them and wash your hands thoroughly between handling. The toe tip may have been strangulated by a bit of retained skin from a recent shed. This is common and, if kept clean, typically heals on its own. Since you're going to see your veterinarian, have the toe examined as well.

Dilute it until it looks like weak tea. A general guideline is 1 part Betadine to 10 parts sterile water/saline. This solution won't "sterilize" the wound, but it will keep it clean. Consider using paper towels as substrate until the toe heals.

That looks like a nail bed infection (either bacterial or fungal or both). Was the medication given an oral skin antibiotic? Diesel may also benefit from a topical ointment with similar ingredients to otomax for ear infections, a medicated shampoo/mousse to use daily and an e-collar to prevent licking. Definitely let your vet the swelling is still there! Best wishes!

Thanks for reaching out about Jasper and including a photo. This limb is necrotic tissue and non-viable. A veterinary visit is needed as this limb needs to be amputated before infection spreads further. Systemic antibiotics might slow spread but will not cure the limb. Sorry. Please call your veterinarian. Good luck.

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.

Thanks for reaching out about Toothless and including photos. Swollen toes can be gout, but also trauma (dislocations), infections of the nail beds, calcium re-absorption from metabolic bone disease, and other problems. Gout is serious and reflects kidney concerns. If possible, work out a payment plan with a local veterinarian. Also, try researching Care Credit on-line. Good luck.