gomzluvfoxy
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will this antibiotics help with MBD..
Reptaid natural antibiotic alternative for reptiles
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Olimpia
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Nope. MBD isn't caused by bacteria, it's a calcium deficiency (caused usually by low calcium in the diet or too much/little vitamin D, which impedes calcium absorption into the bones) but wouldn't be affected by antibiotics unless there was a secondary infection.
The best way to halt the deficiency and correct blood-calcium levels, in short, is to analyze why the chameleon has MBD in the first place (did you use a good, new UVB bulb? Did the chameleon get supplemented with plain calcium frequently? Did the calcium have vitamin D3 mixed in as well?) and then correct. Usually a vet is a great idea in this case, as they can do a blood test to see where levels are, give a liquid calcium injection to get the chameleon started, and monitor the treatment.
This thread should be very helpful to you: https://www.chameleonforums.com/wha...ase-mbd-looks-like-how-happens-how-fix-95071/
And this blog should help you understand how calcium and D3 are connected: http://muchadoaboutchameleons.blogspot.com/2012/03/chameleon-physiology-supplements.html
The best way to halt the deficiency and correct blood-calcium levels, in short, is to analyze why the chameleon has MBD in the first place (did you use a good, new UVB bulb? Did the chameleon get supplemented with plain calcium frequently? Did the calcium have vitamin D3 mixed in as well?) and then correct. Usually a vet is a great idea in this case, as they can do a blood test to see where levels are, give a liquid calcium injection to get the chameleon started, and monitor the treatment.
This thread should be very helpful to you: https://www.chameleonforums.com/wha...ase-mbd-looks-like-how-happens-how-fix-95071/
And this blog should help you understand how calcium and D3 are connected: http://muchadoaboutchameleons.blogspot.com/2012/03/chameleon-physiology-supplements.html
