Baby veiled's ribs

Miss Lily

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I am a little worried about Amy's ribs on her right side. Just below her spine it looks like little 'lumps', about 5 of them. Also when she breathes in her side seems to 'dip' below the lumps. At first I thought it was where the ribs are 'hinged' but having done some research I know that the hinges are near the belly rather than the spine. I only noticed these yesterday. I am wondering if it's possible she could have fallen and broken some ribs. She did take a small tumble while running off my hand yesterday although it was no more than 3 inches above the cage floor. I will try to post pics, but she's not in touch with her inner supermodel yet, so it's proving rather difficult!!:D The 'lumps' show up better when she's in her calm colours but she fires up as soon as she sees the camera. She is still eating, drinking and pooping as normal. Any help would be appreciated!
 
This is the best pic I can find at the moment that shows the 'lumps'. If I get a chance to take clearer photos I will post them.
 

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The male rescue I am caring for now has these lumps as well, I remember feeling them thinking he had broken ribs too. With the condition he came to me in, it wouldn't surprise me if in fact they were broken at some point in time. :(
 
I've raised a fair amount of veils, and have seen the lumps from time to time. I have not had x-rays done, but do guess that there breaks in the rib structure. This lumps tend to go away and heal in time. In a small veil, the healing process seems quite quick. I'll have to see if I have a good picture to add.
 
Well, I've been doing some research into these 'lumps' and found a great photo in another thread that shows the lumps that I'm concerned about.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/broken-ribs-15047/

From this, it would appear that Amy has some broken ribs :( - there are 5 lumps on her right side and I think possibly 3 on her left, however Amy's are all in a straight line just under her spine. Is it possible that a 3 to 4 month old veiled could break some ribs? She was supplemented with Nutrabol (which contains calcium,D3 and vits) before I got her although I don't know how often. She has been having plain calcium every day and Nutrabol once a week since I got her 2 weeks ago. Any more input anyone?
 
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