They are creatures of habit and tend to sulk if this is disturbed in anyway, but usually the appetite and normality returns after a short break. This section is intended to help with the initial shock of finding these problems while Veterinarian help is sought. The only person able to Diagnose Disease and prescribe medication is a Veterinarian. Calcium, Warmth and UVB lighting prevent MBD from occuring, but sometimes when an Iguana has been rescued or received from an unwanted situation, where care has not been a priority, then the signs of this disease can be apparant. The good news is it can be partly reversable, especially in early cases, with the Iguana going on to lead a near normal life.
Mites can be hard to get rid of due to the number of hiding places available in the habitat.
There are many Mite eradication preparations now available, but they must be used in combination with cleanliness to be effective. Veterinarian Diagnosis required. A fecal examination from a vet can confirm the infection. Fairly easy to treat, a first dose to kill off the parasites present, with a follow up dose around 2 weeks later to catch any hatched eggs should do the trick, again while being treated cleanliness is a must to prevent reinfection. Veterinarian Diagnosis required.