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    Topical calcium drops for MBD?

    Yea I have shade over half her enclosure right now.
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    Topical calcium drops for MBD?

    Thanks for the help everyone. Im in Australia where its currently summer and about 30 degrees celcius in the day. Ive removed her basking light today as the ambient temperature in her enclosure is sitting at around 27 degrees anyway, but right now shes outside getting some natural light. I...
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    Topical calcium drops for MBD?

    I think Ive got all the other things sorted out, after all it was the previous owner who caused the MBD, Im just trying to fix it. Temps: Basking spot 30 degrees, ambient temps 25. (celcius) Humidity: Aimed to be kept around 50% with hand misting and dripper. Enclosure:12x12x12 glass with...
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    Topical calcium drops for MBD?

    Directly onto the chameleons skin. The directions on the bottle say its good for topical application but I havent heard of anyone on the forum doing it. Apparently the calcium can be absorbed accross the skin but Im unsure and was looking for advice.
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    Topical calcium drops for MBD?

    Haha I probably shouldnt say which country but we arent allowed to keep exotic reptiles here, only local ones. I was told the chameleon is about 4 months old, and she looks about the same size as the one on your head in your photo. Hopefully I can turn it around and strengthen her bones up...
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    Topical calcium drops for MBD?

    I have to treat this chameleon myself unfortunately because chameleons are not allowed to be kept as pets in my country.
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    Topical calcium drops for MBD?

    Ive recently bought a 4 month old female veiled chameleon which I now know has metabolic bone disease due to her bowed limbs. Ive been treating her with calcium dusted, gutloaded crickets, UVB 5.0 bulb and natural sunlight as much as possible, although Ive also been using a topical application...
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