rescue sav update

[matmq]

I know that there is no way for you to definately be able to tell me what is up with this sav but any oppinion is welcomed.
In short I got a rescue sav over the weekend and then noticed yesterday it had a swollen back leg (I assumed it was broken) and after i managed to contact the owners i was told it had been like this for 10-15 days when it arrived it wouldn't eat or drink but this afternoon it ate and drank but i have just checked him and changed water e.t.c and he appears to be going lame in his back legs and now both have swollen, before you say it, i have him booked in a vets but he can't be seen till thursday and i have rang all the other vets in my area and none will take him.
Anybody got a clue as to what this could be??

[Bartman]

Low d3 possibly or low calcium...metabolic bone disease? a guess, but could be..

[V.hb]

could be some kind of kidney problem due to a poor diet. any swelling on the top of its tail by the vent?? Iam sure you can assume where the kidneys are. Does it look swolen??

Doesnt sound good

[matmq]

yeah there is swelling in the kidney area although now he has lost mobility in the front legs around 60% and he has to drag himself around incorparating his head but when he's in water t's a different story and you wouldn't know anything was up at the minute i am doing my best to keep him comfortable, also in the back legs the one that was swollen when he arrived the cuticles and toes appear to be dying.
cheers mat mchugh

[matmq]

yeah there is swelling in the kidney area although now he has lost mobility in the front legs around 60% and he has to drag himself around incorparating his head but when he's in water t's a different story and you wouldn't know anything was up at the minute i am doing my best to keep him comfortable, also in the back legs the one that was swollen when he arrived the cuticles and toes appear to be dying. his previous diet consisted i am told of solely chicks i believe 10-20 a week.
cheers mat mchugh

[ReptiliansDOTca]

Given the history of the animal, for example and most specifically a lack of a proper diet, there are several possible answers to your problem. The only way to determine for sure is diagnostic testing, x rays, ultrasounds and the like. Poor animal...

By the way, where abouts are you located? If your anywhere near me, maybe I could help you out some. You can tell me in a PM if need be.