How can I help her?

[kinyonga]

If you give her two much D3 from supplements it causes health issues which is why we dust lightly and limit it to twice a month. D3 produced from exposure to the UVB light shouldn't cause a problem as long as the chameleon can move in and out of it at will.

Vitamin A from prEformed (retinol, retinyl, retinal) sources can also cause issues if overdosed. PrOformed (beta carotene) sources can't.

Did the vet say what to do about her being gravid? Did he/she do an X-ray to see how many eggs she's carrying? Mention egg binding?

 

[Stanner67]

If you give her two much D3 from supplements it causes health issues which is why we dust lightly and limit it to twice a month. D3 produced from exposure to the UVB light shouldn't cause a problem as long as the chameleon can move in and out of it at will.

Vitamin A from prEformed (retinol, retinyl, retinal) sources can also cause issues if overdosed. PrOformed (beta carotene) sources can't.

Did the vet say what to do about her being gravid? Did he/she do an X-ray to see how many eggs she's carrying? Mention egg binding?

They did X-ray but I believe only of her leg, they didn’t say anything else about her except the leg being broken and that she was healthy, good heart beat and lungs

 

[Stanner67]

If you give her two much D3 from supplements it causes health issues which is why we dust lightly and limit it to twice a month. D3 produced from exposure to the UVB light shouldn't cause a problem as long as the chameleon can move in and out of it at will.

Vitamin A from prEformed (retinol, retinyl, retinal) sources can also cause issues if overdosed. PrOformed (beta carotene) sources can't.

Did the vet say what to do about her being gravid? Did he/she do an X-ray to see how many eggs she's carrying? Mention egg binding?

I didn’t even ask, didn’t even know that was an issue ?

 

[kinyonga]

Her left arm might be showing a bit of MBD too.
I'm surprised your vet didn't suggest improving the supplements.

 

[Stanner67]

I didn’t even ask, didn’t even know that was an issue ?
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They did X-ray but I believe only of her leg, they didn’t say anything else about her except the leg being broken and that she was healthy, good heart beat and lungs

I have to take her back on friday

 

[Persnickety Parson's]

Buy this lighting fixture

http://www.lightyourreptiles.com/24...-arcadia-6-and-6-5k-day-light-bulbs-included/

Arcadia is the best light out there in my opinion.

And use the fixture you currently have just for heat. Compact florescent light are currently near useless, outside of certain circumstances.

 

[Stanner67]

Her left arm might be showing a bit of MBD to.
I'm surprised your vet didn't suggest improving the supplements.

Well I guarantee you that I’ll be asking on Friday

 

[kinyonga]

I'd be sure to talk to her about eggs too.

 

[Stanner67]

Ok

I'd be sure to talk to her about eggs too.

Ok, I will. Thank you

 

[AmandaS]

I think you do not have the best vet for chameleon care. It seems your vet overlooked some obvious things. @kinyonga gives the best advice. Im glad she could provide you with more info on your chameleon...I hope your vet either realizes where they went wrong or refers you to one who is better at treating chameleons. If you tell us where you are located, I feel confident @jannb could find a better chameleon vet. Just an option.

 

[Stanner67]

I think you do not have the best vet for chameleon care. It seems your vet overlooked some obvious things. @kinyonga gives the best advice. Im glad she could provide you with more info on your chameleon...I hope your vet either realizes where they went wrong or refers you to one who is better at treating chameleons. If you tell us where you are located, I feel confident @jannb could find a better chameleon vet. Just an option.

I’m in Branson, MO

 

[Chamlover89]

If you give her two much D3 from supplements it causes health issues which is why we dust lightly and limit it to twice a month. D3 produced from exposure to the UVB light shouldn't cause a problem as long as the chameleon can move in and out of it at will.

Vitamin A from prEformed (retinol, retinyl, retinal) sources can also cause issues if overdosed. PrOformed (beta carotene) sources can't.

Did the vet say what to do about her being gravid? Did he/she do an X-ray to see how many eggs she's carrying? Mention egg binding?

I'm glad to know I wasn't seeing things. I thought it looked like she had eggs but nobody had mentioned it thus far. Being new myself I didn't want to comment something that may not have been true lol.

 

[AmandaS]

I’m in Branson, MO

@jannb do you know of any good vets in this area?

 

[jannb]

@jannb do you know of any good vets in this area?

I sent him a list of vets that see reptiles, in his state via PM. I’m not sure if the were experienced with chameleons or not.

 

[jannb]

Here’s a list of Arkansas vets, Kansas and Oklahoma vets that see reptiles, since Brandson is near the state line.
https://thereptilereport.com/arkansas-reptile-veterinary-directory/
https://thereptilereport.com/kansas-reptile-veterinary-directory/
https://thereptilereport.com/oklahoma-reptile-veterinary-directory/

 

[Reptofreak]

That poor thing is loaded with eggs. I would take @kinyonga’s advice and start giving her proper supplementation, lack of is most likely how her leg got broken in the first place.