- Beardie name(s)
- Drogon <3 RIP 2019- March 11, 2024 Lily: new girl in the house/ 5 months old
Hi Everyone!
A few posts ago, I discussed how Drogon wasn't keen on eating post brumation. Many people suggested giving him time, and another great suggestion was using Ben-Bac probiotic gel. However, he was still having problems eating.
My mother's intuition said something isn't right, and I'm glad I took him to the vet today. Read on for more.
Initial visit:
With Drogon's first visit, CBC/chem and other bloodwork came back normal.
He was also active and checking out the other patients, especially the bunnies !
But after they did a fecal exam, that's where we understood the problem: flagellates and ascarids. Yuck! No wonder he wasn't eating.
Drogon was also dehydrated. The theory you see about double-strand saliva and wrinkled skin is indeed a sign of dehydration. If your bearded dragon doesn't drink from a dish, doesn't enjoy mistings, and doesnt like the water dropped onto his snout, then I recommend bathing daily as per my vet's instructions.
I've also learned that YES, take your dragon to the vet pre brumation to see if any parasites will cause a problem for your sleeping beauties.
So, if you're a beardie owner and suspect something isn't right, it's worth a vet visit. Listen to your gut. Exotic vets are expensive but I'm glad my little guy is getting the treatment he needs to feel better
Feel free to discuss this topic! I love talking dragons with you guys!
Selkie
A few posts ago, I discussed how Drogon wasn't keen on eating post brumation. Many people suggested giving him time, and another great suggestion was using Ben-Bac probiotic gel. However, he was still having problems eating.
My mother's intuition said something isn't right, and I'm glad I took him to the vet today. Read on for more.
Initial visit:
With Drogon's first visit, CBC/chem and other bloodwork came back normal.
He was also active and checking out the other patients, especially the bunnies !
But after they did a fecal exam, that's where we understood the problem: flagellates and ascarids. Yuck! No wonder he wasn't eating.
Drogon was also dehydrated. The theory you see about double-strand saliva and wrinkled skin is indeed a sign of dehydration. If your bearded dragon doesn't drink from a dish, doesn't enjoy mistings, and doesnt like the water dropped onto his snout, then I recommend bathing daily as per my vet's instructions.
I've also learned that YES, take your dragon to the vet pre brumation to see if any parasites will cause a problem for your sleeping beauties.
So, if you're a beardie owner and suspect something isn't right, it's worth a vet visit. Listen to your gut. Exotic vets are expensive but I'm glad my little guy is getting the treatment he needs to feel better
Feel free to discuss this topic! I love talking dragons with you guys!
Selkie