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I can answer mostly anything about Uromastyx.

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I have owned 2 uros for 15 years.

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Masters Degree in English Education.

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Recent Answers from cathy p.

2012-05-06 jaw problems for Uromastyx:

Hi Carmen. A jaw problem could mean metabolic bone disease. There is a calcium deficiency in her diet.  If she's not eating anymore, this is a bad sign. I'm sorry to say but u need to get her over to a

2012-05-04 Mali Uro developed big chin & underbite:

Hi Angelique,  I responded before and i hit the send button and it erased everything!!!  Frustration--Anyway.....It seems as tho' u r doing everything right.  Ur little girl should not have a calcium deficiency

2012-04-29 Mali Uro developed big chin & underbite:

Hi. I'm a bit concerned about ur uro. Her appetite should voracious  she should want to eat every time she comes out of her hide spot unless she is basking. Her food should consist of mixed greens and

2012-04-25 Uro parasite??? Please help, urgent:

Hi Laura,  This sounds like metabolic bone disease.  This is caused by an imbalance in the levels of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D in their bodies.  The cause  is when  dietary levels of calcium or

2012-04-05 healthy looking but not eating:

Hi. I'm sorry to hear about ur little guy. It is very serious when a uro stops eating. He may have had an impaction. U can't always see or feel them. Here's what u can try. Get an eyedropper. Blend his

 

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