Mouthrot
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Mouthrot
is an inflammation or infection of the mouth of your lizards.
This is normally caused by malnutrition, but has also
been linked to trauma following an injury. Mouthrot is
also known as 'jaw suppuration'.
Symptoms
The easiest mouthrot symptom to recognize
will be your lizard keeping their mouth
slightly open. Mucus will also build up on the inside
and at the corners of their mouths. There may also be
small pinkish patches of skin on the inside, loose teeth
may be seen, and a bad smelling breath.
Treatment
In most cases, a systemic antibiotic will need to be applied.
You can also disinfect the affected areas by applying
a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, following with a Betadine
solution. The best course of action will be to take your
lizards to the veterinarian. They may
take a sample of the mucus to help determine the exact
course of action to be taken, and the correct antibiotics
to apply. While your lizards nurishment
is down, feed them a multivitamin supplement, being careful
not to overdose them with it. |
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