Hello,
I’m very new to bearded dragons. My daughter was given one by a family who didn’t want to keep (birthday present for their son) and she’s been dedicated in learning about him and taking care of him. He is sort of a companion for her. She has chronic health issues and he’s been her hope.
He’s roughly 3-4 months old, but on the smaller side. His basking area is about 95-105 is with the cooler side around 85. We have a carpet that came with his enclosure. He’s been eating crickets 3 times a day with some greens and occasional apple.
A few days ago he seemed to be eating a little less. Yesterday he ate only once. Tonight he was incredibly lethargic and seems to be struggling with his breaths. He also seems dehydrated? I’ve given him a bath/soak to try and rehydrate him and I’ve tried to give him blended greens in the side of his mouth. He perked up but just barely. I’m sitting up all night with him because I’m so worried he’s going to die. I’ve been reading over posts here as well to see what I could try...
I have calls into emergency vets but I live way out in the country and I’m not having good luck. Any help would be so appreciated. We really love him and I don’t know what to do to help him.
I’m very new to bearded dragons. My daughter was given one by a family who didn’t want to keep (birthday present for their son) and she’s been dedicated in learning about him and taking care of him. He is sort of a companion for her. She has chronic health issues and he’s been her hope.
He’s roughly 3-4 months old, but on the smaller side. His basking area is about 95-105 is with the cooler side around 85. We have a carpet that came with his enclosure. He’s been eating crickets 3 times a day with some greens and occasional apple.
A few days ago he seemed to be eating a little less. Yesterday he ate only once. Tonight he was incredibly lethargic and seems to be struggling with his breaths. He also seems dehydrated? I’ve given him a bath/soak to try and rehydrate him and I’ve tried to give him blended greens in the side of his mouth. He perked up but just barely. I’m sitting up all night with him because I’m so worried he’s going to die. I’ve been reading over posts here as well to see what I could try...
I have calls into emergency vets but I live way out in the country and I’m not having good luck. Any help would be so appreciated. We really love him and I don’t know what to do to help him.