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Center-Sinai Animal Hospital  
Serving the Los Angeles Community since 1969

10737 Venice Blvd.  
Los Angeles, CA 90034 
 
(310) 559-3770 

Full range of pet care and emergency  veterinary services available
 

 
   





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GECKO LIMBS IN
LIMBO

 

 
  Dear Dr. Baum --

Hello Dr. B. I have a Leopard Gecko, whose leg has been broken for sometime (we inherited him). He walks on his wrist stub with the rest dragging. Should we have the dragging piece cut off? It has gotten in his way a few times that I have seen.

What do you suggest?

Clarissa, Grenada Hills, CA

Dear Clarissa:

The decision to amputate his limb would depend on several factors. Is the damaged limb hindering his ability to get around? Is the dragging of the limb causing further damage to the limb? You mentioned that it "gotten in his way" several times. Over what period of time does this cover -- several times a day? a week? a month? The severity of the problem should dictate the extent of the therapy. A physical examination in conjunction with answers to the above questions would be the best first step.

Dr. B

Note to visitors: You might also want to check this link about treating gecko injuries

Ask Dr. Baum: Both My Leopard Gecko's Legs are Broken!

Another gecko issue: Lady gecko's shedding skin covered broken limbs. What to do?

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