WombatZombat
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One of my female pygmies has developed a swollen ankle joint - just the 1, the other 4 limbs are fine. She can still grip with the foot but often when she resting against a branch it is not being used for grip.
She has the same care as the other 4 pygmies, none of which have developed any problems. I believe they are all WC. She has been to the vet and I was advised she is too small to x-ray, and too small to risk blood sampling; also that it was unlikely to be MBD or arthritis. There is no opportunity for her to get burnt in her enclosure, and she is on the same diet as the others indicate that gout is unlikely. There is no indication of any external wounding. She is feeding as normal and appears otherwise healthy.
Possible use of antibiotics has currently been ruled out due to the huge risk of overdosing her - again due to size.
Any thoughts?
She has the same care as the other 4 pygmies, none of which have developed any problems. I believe they are all WC. She has been to the vet and I was advised she is too small to x-ray, and too small to risk blood sampling; also that it was unlikely to be MBD or arthritis. There is no opportunity for her to get burnt in her enclosure, and she is on the same diet as the others indicate that gout is unlikely. There is no indication of any external wounding. She is feeding as normal and appears otherwise healthy.
Possible use of antibiotics has currently been ruled out due to the huge risk of overdosing her - again due to size.
Any thoughts?