Hi,
My name is Kelsey, I have a female bearded dragon named Jack. I've had her for 6 years since she was the size of my thumb. She's my absolute life and world.
The past 2 weeks her diet / appetite has decreased, and yesterday morning I noticed she had some breathing issues, and therefore set a vet appointment as soon as possible. The vet had a spot available for that day.
He removed stuck shed in her nose, and noticed pus came out, and diagnosed her with a respiratory infection.
My bearded dragon is 19-20inches , 6 years old, and 730 Grams. (She was 860 grams previously a year ago full a full poop belly) I believe she has lost weight because she's not full of lots of poop, she got out of brumation last month, and recently has decreased appetite due to the respiratory infection.
Im not sure how she got sick, in Texas we had a bad cold weather storm hit us, and many power outages etc: I also moved into a new apartment, so it may just be multiple things that effected her. I am very careful about her husbandry, and she has been a happy and healthy dragon for 6 years.
The vet gave her an injection 10% baytril yesterday and prescribed her Baytril 10% , 0.14 ml TWICE a day for 10 days.
Considering she got an injection yesterday, twice a day of 0.14 ml 10% concentration seems like a lot. I looked at the recommended dosage online and it recommends 0.14 ml for her weight once a day it seems? Im no expert, and im just a worried momma. She means so much to me, and I know Baytril is a hard drug on beardies systems (kidneys , liver etc).
The vet is closed for the weekend, and im really needing some advice. She did not eat today, and I called the vet and he gave me some Carnivore/Herbivore Critical care mix. I gave her some. I have a video of me giving her the critical care this evening on my instagram - Kjones_crafts (you dont need an account to view my stories).
Even though she did not eat today, that is not too unusual as of lately, she has only been eating 3 crickets a day or less, and will not touch her greens (I think its because she could not smell her greens).
Since I gave her two doses today, should I only give one dose of 0.14ML 10% baytril tomorrow afternoon and the rest of the 9 days? Or should I listen to the doctor and do it TWICE a day. (remember she got a shot too yesterday)
Im really concerned for her and any advice based on years of experience would mean SO much to me.
She has a custom made vive that has suited her for 5 years - UVB tube 18' 10.0 inside the cage mounted - basking spot 95-100 degrees F. Cool side of tank 75-80 degrees. (Her tank has custom vents on the side for air flow)
Sincerely,
Kelsey Jones
My name is Kelsey, I have a female bearded dragon named Jack. I've had her for 6 years since she was the size of my thumb. She's my absolute life and world.
The past 2 weeks her diet / appetite has decreased, and yesterday morning I noticed she had some breathing issues, and therefore set a vet appointment as soon as possible. The vet had a spot available for that day.
He removed stuck shed in her nose, and noticed pus came out, and diagnosed her with a respiratory infection.
My bearded dragon is 19-20inches , 6 years old, and 730 Grams. (She was 860 grams previously a year ago full a full poop belly) I believe she has lost weight because she's not full of lots of poop, she got out of brumation last month, and recently has decreased appetite due to the respiratory infection.
Im not sure how she got sick, in Texas we had a bad cold weather storm hit us, and many power outages etc: I also moved into a new apartment, so it may just be multiple things that effected her. I am very careful about her husbandry, and she has been a happy and healthy dragon for 6 years.
The vet gave her an injection 10% baytril yesterday and prescribed her Baytril 10% , 0.14 ml TWICE a day for 10 days.
Considering she got an injection yesterday, twice a day of 0.14 ml 10% concentration seems like a lot. I looked at the recommended dosage online and it recommends 0.14 ml for her weight once a day it seems? Im no expert, and im just a worried momma. She means so much to me, and I know Baytril is a hard drug on beardies systems (kidneys , liver etc).
The vet is closed for the weekend, and im really needing some advice. She did not eat today, and I called the vet and he gave me some Carnivore/Herbivore Critical care mix. I gave her some. I have a video of me giving her the critical care this evening on my instagram - Kjones_crafts (you dont need an account to view my stories).
Even though she did not eat today, that is not too unusual as of lately, she has only been eating 3 crickets a day or less, and will not touch her greens (I think its because she could not smell her greens).
Since I gave her two doses today, should I only give one dose of 0.14ML 10% baytril tomorrow afternoon and the rest of the 9 days? Or should I listen to the doctor and do it TWICE a day. (remember she got a shot too yesterday)
Im really concerned for her and any advice based on years of experience would mean SO much to me.
She has a custom made vive that has suited her for 5 years - UVB tube 18' 10.0 inside the cage mounted - basking spot 95-100 degrees F. Cool side of tank 75-80 degrees. (Her tank has custom vents on the side for air flow)
Sincerely,
Kelsey Jones
