15 month old female bearded dragon seems like she is coughing or wheezing. Its random, some times itll happen a few times consecutively and sometimes she'll be fine for a few minutes. She'll jolt up/lurch forward a little, beard/sides expand suddenly then she goes back to normal. Its not her usual stretching out and it does seem like she's having breathing issues. She ate normally prior to this happening. No discharge around nose or mouth. No loose substrate, basking temp around 95-105F depending on the day. Not lethargic. Been happening for about 3 hours now. Family member who was previously a reptile vet thinks respiratory infection and is ok to wait till sunday/monday when an vet is open. Another known vet says she needs to be seen asap because of lizards' delicacy and how quickly it can go south.
Thoughts?
Note: Ive never heard a noise from her since owning, there is an audible wheeze when this occurs and it is *quite* a jolt in her abdomen considering how well I noticed it with her just sitting on my lap while looking elsewhere.
Thoughts?
Note: Ive never heard a noise from her since owning, there is an audible wheeze when this occurs and it is *quite* a jolt in her abdomen considering how well I noticed it with her just sitting on my lap while looking elsewhere.