How BD.org saved Myah

[morphmom]

(This is Myah :love5: )



Myah developed coccidia. I'm unsure of the source but I'm betting crickets or house flies are to blame. If a reptile vet found it, then he should be able to cure it. Right...? Nope! Not even close! Myah went through two rounds of a very harsh med called Sulfa/Trim. Each fecal came back positive with a "heavy concentration" I didn't understand it. I was cleaning like mad! I followed every direction! Why does she still have this!? I was angry and sad all at the same time. Thank goodness for Bearded Dragon.org! It was this site alone that taught me that the bleach (that the vet said was great for sterilizing) was completely ineffective for coccidia. I learned that the meds I was given were not specific to coccidia and were one of the harshest you can give as it's SULFER based! My research lead me to the The bearded dragon co. which lead me to Toltrazuril (med) and their professional cleaner that KILLS coccidia! I once again cleaned and sterilized like mad! I followed the directions, waited the recommended time frame and handed my vet the sample. Negative! She went from an extremely high concentration down to zero seen!
Without this site, Myah would have continued the cycle of being sick, getting meds, not eating because of the meds, getting weaker from not eating then starting all over again until, well, I don't want to think about "Until"

Coccidia is very normal for bearded dragons, small amounts are nothing to worry about and all BD's should get regular check ups from a qualified vet. It's the massive quantities of coccidia that can be fatal if left untreated or treated poorly. BD.org may have honestly saved Myah's life thanks to all the wonderful people here who contribute their knowledge and time.

My little girl is healthy now, there really aren't enough "thank you's" in the world to describe how grateful I am to this site and all of it's kind members.

 

[ShannyBeard]

There is an endless list of "...if it weren't for this website..." comments if you poll everyone on here, including myself. My gosh I have learned so much from people here. I am glad Myah is better.

 

[morphmom]

There is an endless list of "...if it weren't for this website..." comments if you poll everyone on here, including myself. My gosh I have learned so much from people here. I am glad Myah is better.

Thank you. BD.org and The bearded dragon.co, honest to goodness life savers.

 

[diamc]

Thanks for sharing that wonderful update on Myah. You should :notworthy: because if you hadn't found this forum and then done more research, Myah wouldn't be doing so well. :wink:

 

[Tonja]

I am so glad Myah came back with a clean bill of health. That toltrazuril is amazing medicine for coccidia.

 

[XtinaBeardieMom]

Woohoo!! So the Toltrazuril worked? I knew it would - YAY!!!

 

[Momswims1]

Frankie and Rosie were both declared free of Coccidia thanks to the disinfectant and two rounds of Toltrazuril, but they still are not eating well yet. They have lost a lot of weight and will not eat well at all. How long did it take Myah to start eating again after she was clear?
The picture is beautiful. She looks very much like my Rosie. They could be twins.

 

[morphmom]

Frankie and Rosie were both declared free of Coccidia thanks to the disinfectant and two rounds of Toltrazuril, but they still are not eating well yet. They have lost a lot of weight and will not eat well at all. How long did it take Myah to start eating again after she was clear?
The picture is beautiful. She looks very much like my Rosie. They could be twins.

Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. Myah started her "winter slow down" before I started treating her with the Toltrazuril so she wasn't eating as well as normal to begin with. I 'bribed' her with squash baby food and have been giving her Acidophilus+ nightly as well as soaking her daily so she stays hydrated. I'm very sorry Frankie and Rosie have lost weight. I would suggest a mix of squash baby food with carnivore and a little liquid calcium fed with a dropper. I also use this mix for a 'dressing' on her greens as she really likes the smell/taste of the carnivore care.
Good luck, thank you very much for the compliment, and feel free to PM at any time if you need anything

 

[Momswims1]

I have given them everything ....acidophilus, baby food, crickets, carnivore boost, etc. The vet told me to force their mouths open and stuff crickets in, but wow,...how do you do that without traumatizing them? I did see Rosie going for zuchinni today, so that was encouraging. Just need to get protein in them.
Thanks for writing back. It is nice to have other people who have been through the same frustrations and love their beardies as much as I love mine. I adore these little animals.

 

[morphmom]

I have given them everything ....acidophilus, baby food, crickets, carnivore boost, etc. The vet told me to force their mouths open and stuff crickets in, but wow,...how do you do that without traumatizing them? I did see Rosie going for zuchinni today, so that was encouraging. Just need to get protein in them.
Thanks for writing back. It is nice to have other people who have been through the same frustrations and love their beardies as much as I love mine. I adore these little animals.

I love Myah dearly. The coccidia was making me want to stay in bed all day, cuddle Myah, and forget that there are parasites in this world! Having her clear was an amazing weight off of my shoulders I have never forced Myah to eat. I think it depends on the animal and how much weight was lost. If you post a pic it would be easier to make a suggestion. Myah actually gained weight while on the meds! :shock: I have no idea how.

This was Myah a few days after I brought her home at about one year old.

(falling asleep in the bath :laughing6: )

(You can really see how following the advice here and doing research has helped her get up to a normal weight at 2yrs old )

 

[ShannyBeard]

Frankie and Rosie were both declared free of Coccidia thanks to the disinfectant and two rounds of Toltrazuril, but they still are not eating well yet. They have lost a lot of weight and will not eat well at all. How long did it take Myah to start eating again after she was clear?
The picture is beautiful. She looks very much like my Rosie. They could be twins.

What feeders have you tried? Have you tried waxworms? They are very fatty, but also very wriggly and sweet and often a huge favorite of dragons. They are never to be used as a staple because they are too high in fat, but they do help dragons get interested in eating again. When our Chief was treated for ascarids, he was overdosed by the vet and he didn't eat for about a month. We eventually got him back to eating with waxworms, and initially he did eat a lot, but he also needed to gain weight and after he felt better and gained more weight he started being interested in the feeders he used to love and now he eats normally. It did take weeks of begging him to eat several times a day, and we also syringe fed him Carnivore Care with liquid calcium and the probiotic AcidolphiLiz mixed in. I hope this info helps you.

 

[Momswims1]

Yes, we even have a colony of waxworms, which was kind of a mistake because they reproduce so rapidly that we don't know what to do with all of them. I take some to school to give to other science teachers for their reptiles.
Frankie did eat one yesterday, which at least meant he got some calories and fluid. I am soaking them both every night. They do drink in the bath, so I know they are at least getting water. The carvivore boost I am able to get them to take only 1ml a day, which is not alot. I am at a loss here. I have tried everything. Trying to think of new things to tempt them.
Will try to get some pics up tomorow. Our digital camera has gone awol, so I will use the Skype camera. Should work.
Thank you so much for writing.

 

[NEROtheMONSTER]

Yay!!!!!
Myah's finally freed from the monster that is Coccidea!
What a long journey this has been,it's great to see her happy and healthy .

 

[PastelBeardie]

Excellent! I'm glad Myah is rid of that awful coccidia. I came close to losing a crested from the same problem a while back, but after a trip to the vet and some Albon, she recovered. That parasite can really make them sick.