Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) Respiratory Tract Infections
Gastrointestinal Parasites Gout
Coccidiosis/Coccidia Hepatic Lipidosis Syndrome
Pin Worm Yellow Fungus
Flagellates Mites
Prolapse Partial Paralysis Associated
Egg Binding (Dystocia) with Hind Leg Extension
Periodental Disease Mouth Rot (Ulcerative Stomatitis)
Hypercalcemia Hypervitaminosis A
Hypothiaminosis Impaction
Tail Rot Injuries
Calcium:
Calcium is lost every day
through urine, feces, nails and skin. The only way to get more of this
Calcium is through the diet. If the Calcium is not taken in, the body
will take what it needs from the bones, which in turn will make the
bones weak and brittle.
Calcium is a very important mineral in the body. The skeleton is built
up by Calcium and stores what the body will need to use for other
purposes. Calcium's major jobs, other than strengthening the bones and
teeth, are to help the blood clot and the nerves work properly. It
helps transmit signals for muscles to work correctly, which include
making the heart work properly and beating steadily.
From the time your dragon is in the egg, Calcium will play an important
part in its development. Calcium is deposited into the shell of the egg
by the mother's body. The baby will intake the Calcium it needs from
the shell to start developing into a beautiful little dragon.
From hatching to 18 months of age, your Bearded Dragon's bones are
forming and growing. Calcium is very important at this stage. Choose
the correct greens and supplements to provide the most that will help
your dragon grow strong and healthy.
Vitamin D3
The major function of Vitamin D3 is to help maintain normal
blood levels of Calcium and Phosphorus. It helps your body to absorb
the Calcium via the gastrointestinal tract so bones become strong and
healthy.
Vitamin D3 dissolves in fats, therefore making some forms of Vitamin D3
inactive in the body. The liver and kidneys help convert the Vitamin D3
into its active form.
Ultra Violet rays from sun light trigger Vitamin D3 to be synthesized through your skin.
Too much Vitamin D3 can cause toxicity.....symptoms are nausea,
vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss. It can
also raise blood levels of Calcium which can cause confusion. High
blood levels of Calcium can also cause heart rhythm abnormalities, and
the deposition of Calcium and Phosphate in the kidneys (ie kidney
stones).