Boundangel
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Took my bearded dragon, Draco, the vet for lack of appetite and failure to grow. He is 4-5 months old, 9" long and 22 grams. He had only gained about 5 grams in the previous two months. They started Draco on antibiotics for a respiratory infection. He told us that other than his small size he seems very healthy and approved of our husbandry. Since starting meds last Saturday he has already gained 3 grams, seems interested in eating a bit, and is full of energy.
Turned in a fecal sample yesterday and we found out that he has extremely high levels of coccidia. They said that out of 1-4 his levels were a 4. We go in tomorrow to start treatment. I'm not sure what they are prescribing yet but I did order bene-bac to give him along with his medication. They told me that I needed to disinfect his terrarium and everything that is inside. They suggested that I replace his wooden log.
I'm wondering about the live feeders I currently have. Should these be replaced as well? I've been keeping them fed and alive since he lost his appetite. But if that is how he became infected would it be best if we started all over?
Turned in a fecal sample yesterday and we found out that he has extremely high levels of coccidia. They said that out of 1-4 his levels were a 4. We go in tomorrow to start treatment. I'm not sure what they are prescribing yet but I did order bene-bac to give him along with his medication. They told me that I needed to disinfect his terrarium and everything that is inside. They suggested that I replace his wooden log.
I'm wondering about the live feeders I currently have. Should these be replaced as well? I've been keeping them fed and alive since he lost his appetite. But if that is how he became infected would it be best if we started all over?