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Calcium deficiency induced dysphagia and obstipation in a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Case report
Abstract
The authors present the case of a one year old female bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), which had calcium deficiency because of non optimal conditions she was kept in. The animal tried to solve the deficiency by eating sand found in the terrarium, which caused obstipation. X-rays of the animal showed osteopenia. Haematology revealed elevated urea and phosphorus values, but the calcium value was still normal, due to the calcium extracted from the bones. The massive amount of sand (60 g, 6.5 cm) was removed via surgery. The animal fully recovered.
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Sand obstipation as cause of an ileus in a bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is diagnosed by x-ray radiography and the consecutive surgical technique and postoperative treatment are described. Additionally, the importance of keeping conditions and their influence on the animal health status especially in reptiles are emphasised.