You’ll know that your pet lizard is ill when it hardly moves inside its vivarium. Like other animals, the lizard will also have a poor appetite and weight loss. If you suspect that your pet is sick, you should bring it to a reptile veterinarian for treatment.
What are the common illnesses of lizards?
● Internal parasites
● Mouth rot
● Molting
● Metabolic bone disease
● Pneumonia
These illnesses greatly affect the lizard’s daily functions. The internal parasites are brought about by pests from other animals. Mouth rot affects the lizard’s ability to eat. It can be treated, but the animal will undergo anesthesia first.
Lizards that have trouble molting will find it difficult to shed their skin. As a remedy, you can raise the humidity level in the vivarium. A high humidity level enhances molting in animals. Lizards can get metabolic bone disease when they don't get enough calcium and vitamin D. Prevent this disease by making sure that the pet gets enough nutrients. Lizard pneumonia occurs when the vivarium is unsanitary. Always keep the lizard’s habitat clean and sanitized to prevent further illnesses.
Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require an appointment with your veterinary hospital
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