Vet vs Petco

Need some guidance here. I have had my beardie for 28 day and I got him from Petco. They have a 30 day vet policy where they buy him back and take him to the vet. If he needs any treatment they will treat him and sell him back when he's a better.

The only reason I'm thinking about using this is a week ago I had to feed him some mealworms till I got more crickets. He vomited them up and quit eating live food and pooping. He has been eating vegetables though. But today he pooped and it looked good. I used that as a chance to feed him and he ate 6-7 aggressively.

My question is should I take him to Petco and vanquish ownership to let them get fecal test and wellness done? To get a free visit or should I just take him in myself? Are they trustworthy enough?

Hi there, vomiting was caused by the mealworms and set off the chain of events. It usually makes them queasy for a while after vomiting, but then they bounce back. This is what has happened, so right now it's important to let him recuperate and build up his appetite + strength. A trip to the vet now may set him back, going to a new place + a stressful experience. Just don't feed him anymore mealworms until he's older , and then not in large quantities, and he should recover. He should recuperate + get back on track with crickets + veggies.


It's still up to you to make the decision though.

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Hi there, vomiting was caused by the mealworms and set off the chain of events. It usually makes them queasy for a while after vomiting, but then they bounce back. This is what has happened, so right now it's important to let him recuperate and build up his appetite + strength. A trip to the vet now may set him back, going to a new place + a stressful experience. Just don't feed him anymore mealworms until he's older , and then not in large quantities, and he should recover. He should recuperate + get back on track with crickets + veggies.


It's still up to you to make the decision though.

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I agree, he is already stressed, no need in adding to it. The vets they have generally don't know squat about dragons.

Yep.... give him a few more days to settle back down .... if he's still "off" find a local herp (reptile) vet and have him check him.... as more than likely, Petco will go nothing but wait anyway ....

I agree, just wait. TBH, the last thing you want to do is take him back to that horrid place. Chances are they will have absolutely no idea on how to care for them, and can even make him worse.