Possible Brumating?

Did the vet say which parasites? I haven't heard of mites in poop (not saying it's impossible, I just haven't heard of it). If you aren't comfortable with the vet then it's a good idea to find a new one and perhaps get a second opinion. I feel that it's important to establish a good relationship with a vet and to be able to trust their findings and recommendations.

Ah Protozoa, that's different. Darwin had those too. Usually they can be treated with Ronidazole or Metronidazole but those can be harsh so if they are relatively low counts, it might be best to leave them be and focus on strict cleaning and sanitization routines and let his immune system keep them in check.

CooperDragon":3e4a1k9a said:

Did the vet say which parasites? I haven't heard of mites in poop (not saying it's impossible, I just haven't heard of it). If you aren't comfortable with the vet then it's a good idea to find a new one and perhaps get a second opinion. I feel that it's important to establish a good relationship with a vet and to be able to trust their findings and recommendations.

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I went to this new vet and absolutely like this new vet guy! He is so nice, gentle and not once did my beardie blackbeard. The staff was even nice. Everything went very well. Luckily, Dyno went to the bathroom and even the vet was kind of enough to wait a few minutes for him to give him a warm bath since I drove an hour away to just see him. He says Dyno is beautiful healthy specimen! I also told him my concerns and he says he looks good, he did an in-house fecal look he says no mites. He did sent off the rest of the fecal to the lab to have further testing just to make sure but if it comes back all good then he is just simply brumating/slowing down. He did a thorough physical examination and handled him calmly. After everything was finished Dyno wanted to hang out and just chill. Dyno now has a vet he can go to and feel comfortable

May I ask how they even get parasites ? My guy I think is already starting brumation.. went thru this last year and it drives me crazy with the NOT eating lol he was my daughters .. but I have him now .. since April of 2016 and hes about 7
Also I have to literally hand feed him, we think he may also have a neurological issue ... he did try when I first got him .. then shame on me, I spoiled him ?and hes crabby when I feed him for like the last couple weeks ?

Reptilelady":1azulun2 said:

I went to this new vet and absolutely like this new vet guy! He is so nice, gentle and not once did my beardie blackbeard. The staff was even nice. Everything went very well. Luckily, Dyno went to the bathroom and even the vet was kind of enough to wait a few minutes for him to give him a warm bath since I drove an hour away to just see him. He says Dyno is beautiful healthy specimen! I also told him my concerns and he says he looks good, he did an in-house fecal look he says no mites. He did sent off the rest of the fecal to the lab to have further testing just to make sure but if it comes back all good then he is just simply brumating/slowing down. He did a thorough physical examination and handled him calmly. After everything was finished Dyno wanted to hang out and just chill. Dyno now has a vet he can go to and feel comfortable

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Sounds like this vet is a much better fit for you =) I'm glad Dyno has a good vet and a clean bill of health. Did you get results from the sent away sample?

Blueyes868":2u5rc4gt said:

May I ask how they even get parasites ? My guy I think is already starting brumation.. went thru this last year and it drives me crazy with the NOT eating lol he was my daughters .. but I have him now .. since April of 2016 and hes about 7
Also I have to literally hand feed him, we think he may also have a neurological issue ... he did try when I first got him .. then shame on me, I spoiled him ?and hes crabby when I feed him for like the last couple weeks ?

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Most often through contact with infected feces or from food that has come in contact with infected feces. If bugs come from a trusted source and are kept in sanitary conditions it's not usually a problem. Some parasites such as pinworms are pretty common and may be with them all of their lives to some extent. In low numbers their immune systems can keep them in check without issue though. Keeping everything as sanitary is possible is the key to preventing infections and flare ups.

Gotcha ... yea he gave up live stuff ...superworms ... so nothing there ..thankyou and I'm a clean freak ?

CooperDragon":p2zqh8g4 said:

Reptilelady":p2zqh8g4 said:

I went to this new vet and absolutely like this new vet guy! He is so nice, gentle and not once did my beardie blackbeard. The staff was even nice. Everything went very well. Luckily, Dyno went to the bathroom and even the vet was kind of enough to wait a few minutes for him to give him a warm bath since I drove an hour away to just see him. He says Dyno is beautiful healthy specimen! I also told him my concerns and he says he looks good, he did an in-house fecal look he says no mites. He did sent off the rest of the fecal to the lab to have further testing just to make sure but if it comes back all good then he is just simply brumating/slowing down. He did a thorough physical examination and handled him calmly. After everything was finished Dyno wanted to hang out and just chill. Dyno now has a vet he can go to and feel comfortable

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Sounds like this vet is a much better fit for you =) I'm glad Dyno has a good vet and a clean bill of health. Did you get results from the sent away sample?

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Sorry for the late response. Been quite busy. The vet just contacted via phone but next time I go into the office will get a copy of the results