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My bearded dragon fell on Saturday and hasn't moved as much as he used to since. Does anything look hurt or harmed in these pics? His paw I think looks odd but I think that was just in the pic

I would highly recommend taking Sam to the vet. It is unfortunately hard to tell based off the pictures but if he not moving around much I would be concerned that he could have a bone fracture (break) in his leg or lower back. Most bearded dragons have weaker bones due to being in captivity (referred to as metabolic bone disease) and this will cause them to break bones easier. I would make sure you are taking food to him/force feeding him if needed. Also do not forget to gut load the crickets so they are high in calcium.

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My 3 1/2 year old cat started throwing up his food on Tuesday. It Continued until Wednesday night, when he got a little bit better. When he over eats, he tends to vomit his dry food, so I didn't think anything of it. He's and indoor cat, I let but I let him in my backyard. Thursday afternoon he started throwing up green vomit. This happened a few times before, and I always thought that it was a lizard he had caught outside and eaten. It usually last for two days but it has been 4 now. Help!

Poor Moonlight! That is a while for a cat to be vomiting, and you are correct that he could have eaten something causing the vomiting. He could also have a foreign body, a GI illness, or pancreatitis. When a cat has been vomiting for more than 24-48 hours, it's time to see a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing his vomiting and how best to treat it. I would take him into one asap. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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My kitten is 3 months old, I bottle fed him, but he still can't walk right, he looks like a sea turtle when he scoots up. What's wrong with him?? Other than that he is perfectly healthy

He may have a congenital deformity or an injury from before you got him. X-rays would help your vet determine what is going on with his bones to make his walk seem wrong. But there may be nothing we can do to fix it. As long as he can eat, drink, and use the potty, he will be able to adapt to any situation! Just remember that if he has trouble walking he may not be able to get away from other pets, so he should never be let outside, and you may consider not getting any other dogs or cats while you have him.

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My 10 months old res turtle fell off from 5th floor. Their is no outward damage of shell and the plastron but she is bleeding from her mouth time to time. What should I do? Please help!

Hi there and thank you for using Boop by Petco to address your concern. It is possible that she sustained trauma inside the mouth or beak. However, with any bleeding from the mouth, I always recommend having a thorough examination done by a veterinarian that sees exotic animals to ensure there is nothing more serious going on from the trauma. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

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hi, my pet turtle is about 2 inches in size. it is a red eared slider. it is inactive since 3 days. it always stays on stone closing its eyes, even if i disturb it.it is struggling to open eyes.please help me by suggesting any medicine to make it active....

Check the water temperature and ambient temperature. Low temps can affect appetite and activity in reptiles. Keep the water between 24 C and 30 C. A basking spot out of the water should be 29 C to 31 C. UVB lighting should also be provided. Maintain water quality to prevent infections and feed an appropriate diet with vitamin and mineral supplementation. A vitamin A deficiency can cause swelling of the eyes. Repti-Turtle Eye Drops (by Zoo Med) can be used to help the eyes. Find it online or in the local pet store. Soak the little guy in a 50/50 mix of warm water and an electrolyte replacement beverage to maintain hydration. You can read more about care here: http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

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My bearded dragon loves to eat bugs such as super worms but won't eat his bell peppers or apples. His former home he was just adopted from said he ate fine especially bell peppers. What should I do?

You can try other veggies as well, Beardies often eat much less veggies than they eat bugs, some don't eat veggies at all. just try different types of veggies and hopefully you will find something he eventually likes.

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My Bearded dragon does not for the lifeof him want to eat his greens and recently his poop was sorta undigested superworms

Keep offering greens. Make sure to dice them small enough for him to eat. Add some apples, mangoes, grapes, strawberries, blueberries or peaches to get him to eat. Waxworms, hornworms, crickets or dubia roaches can also be mixed in or sprinkled on top. Be patient and offer fresh greens, fruits and vegetables daily. You can even handfeed him to get him started. Make sure he is well hydrated and has proper temperatures. Both play important roles in digestion in reptiles.

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So my tortoise is 2 years old and recently has stopped/refuses to eat, he takes one bite and looks as if he is struggling to swallow it, he then won't eat anything else. I am very worried for his well fair and need some advise ASAP

Check the temperature in his enclosure. Low temps can affect appetite and activity in reptiles. A chilled tort will not eat much, if at all. Look in and around his mouth, safely if he will allow, for signs of injury or infection. This can include redness, swelling, discharge or bleeding. See your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet if necessary. Soak him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and an unflavored electrolyte replacement beverage for 20-30 minutes. This will warm him up, provide hydration and may stimulate defecation. Be sure to cut food up small enough for him to eat.

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my turtle's tank smells like chlorine please help

Unless you have cleaned your tank with bleach (which you should never do) then it is probably due to the chlorine in the tap water. There are dechlorinating chemicals you can get from your pet store that should take care of that.

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