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Why isnt my iguan using its back legs?

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Posted on 2008/09/18 by User
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my iguana is only walking using its front legs!!!!!please helP!!

Symptoms: Paralysis

Three Response(s) to “Why isnt my iguan using its back legs?”:

  • Master Advisor Matthew says:

    September 20th, 2008 at 05:38 AM

    Hi

    Could your iguana have experienced some kind of trauma - eg falling from a height, being attacked by another animal etc?

    Does your iguana have pain sensation in its back legs? (ie if you prick its foot with a needle, does it notice?)

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    Matthew Homfray
    People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
    PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, caring for more than 350,000 pet patients belonging to people in need. We provide free veterinary treatment to sick and injured animals and we promote responsible pet ownership.

  • User says:

    September 29th, 2008 at 07:40 PM

    hmmmm..Im not sure.We were playing with him.If i toutch it he dosent notice.The only animal i can recall him seeing(mabye toutching)a bird.But this bird is very small and wouldnt hurt a fly..well mabye.Thanks,Dean

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  • Gabriella suggests:

    September 10th, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    I suggest contacting your vet as SOON AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE because he may have a severe problem

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