VeerinsMom
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Hi, this is my first time on the Forum. I need help with my 10 year old Male Bearded Dragon, Veerin. He has ALWAYS been very happy and healthy. The last 2 months, he is eating very little and is losing weight. I know he is getting older, but I just am wondering if this is normal behaviour due to his old age. His enclosure is fine, temps great, Power Sun Light is good, I can get him to eat a few bites but of veggies or fruit and I am lucky if he will eat 2 -3 crickets 2 times a week. He does like to drink water. His poop is normal color/texture, though very little bit now. He is walking much slower and just looks very tired. Spends most of his time sleeping. I am worried because he has lost so much weight and doesn't have much interest in food at all. Is this normal for a Senior Beardie or is he just telling me he is tired. I Love him so much!!!
UPDATE: I just read all the info on the Power Sun Lights....I had just changed Veerin's light to a new Power Sun about 2 months ago. So I just changed out the Power Sun Bulb to one of my "stand-by" Zoo Med Halogens. I will observe him for a few days and see if that makes a difference. He lives in a Very Large Custom Made enclosure 4ftx4ftx3ft (he has lived in this for the last 8 years). The Power Sun was the main bulb and he has a second basking area with a Zoo Med bulb. I have 3 bearded dragons they all live in seperate enclosures; the other two were born in May 12, 2007 and are very healthy. I will let you know if changing out this Power Sun Bulb has made any change.
UPDATE: I just read all the info on the Power Sun Lights....I had just changed Veerin's light to a new Power Sun about 2 months ago. So I just changed out the Power Sun Bulb to one of my "stand-by" Zoo Med Halogens. I will observe him for a few days and see if that makes a difference. He lives in a Very Large Custom Made enclosure 4ftx4ftx3ft (he has lived in this for the last 8 years). The Power Sun was the main bulb and he has a second basking area with a Zoo Med bulb. I have 3 bearded dragons they all live in seperate enclosures; the other two were born in May 12, 2007 and are very healthy. I will let you know if changing out this Power Sun Bulb has made any change.