Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) is a common and easily recognizable disease caught reptiles. The main problem of disturbance of the calcium metabolism, which causes a number of problems. It is almost always a result of poor posture and is in many cases preventable by proper nutrition and the environment. This is not always easy or inexpensive way to go, but it is important for the health of captive reptiles.
Metabolic Bone Disease is a very complex disease, but broken down to its simplest form, it made an improper calcium-phosphorus ratio leads to the body. The normal ratio is 2:1 (calcium to phosphorus). If the body of the animal decreases calcium attempts by calcium, where it can compensate for, for example the bone. This leads to bone softening and a meeting of the fiber such as tissue because the body tries to present without bone calcium, which broke in severe deformities of the spine, legs and strengthen soft jaws.
1 Improper calcium to phosphorus ratio in the diet
2 Presence of substances in food that have the absorption of calcium (eg oxalate) foods such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage in large portions interfere with this effect.
3 Lack of exposure to UVA and UVB light prohibition of the animal from which its own vitamin D
4 Inadequate protein
5 Cool temperatures will affect the digestion and thus the absorption of calcium in the body
The symptoms of this disease vary depending on the length of time over which the developed state. Because of the importance of calcium in bone formation and muscle function, most of the signs and symptoms to bones and muscles are issues related with:
1 Swollen legs or O or bumps on the long bones of the legs 2 Curved spine or bumps on bones of the spine 3 Softening of the shell in turtles 4 Tremors or twitching in the muscles of the legs and toes 5 Fractures due to bone weakness 6 Weakness and even partial paralysis resulting in the inability of the animal's legs or body stand out from the earth
MBD is easy enough on the basis of the diagnostic symptoms during a physical exam. X-rays are used to confirm the diagnosis and to monitor treatment. The treatment always depends on the progress of the disease. For milder cases, a switch to a balanced diet and the right attitude may be enough, but advanced cases require intensive calcium and vitamin supplementation under the supervision of a veterinarian.
The best way to avoid this evil, is prevention. If your pet with a diet of calcium and phosphorus, protein, energy and other nutrients, a good UVA / UVB light source, a temperature gradient, the right light / dark cycles (day and night) and plenty of space balanced on Metabolic Bone exert disease should rarely penetrate your reptile collection....
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