Hi everyone. I have just taken ownership of a bearded dragon from someone who wasnt really looking after him to the best of their abilities.
I have never owned a Beardie before but am absolutely commited to giving this guy the best life possible.
Anyway he doesnt seem as alert as i usually see videos of them online.
He already has a full setup with correct lighting and lamps with correct temperatures however there are a few things I am concerened about . Firstly he has only pooed once in nearly 2 weeks, is only eating very small amounts of mealworms and sometimes eats nothing. His femoral glands are blocked and wont budge even after a generous warm bath over a few days. He seems to just lie down all day and apart from the odd movement he doesn't do much.
I am going to take him to the vets but just wanted some general advice from knowledgeable owners . I have read online and there are lots of contradicting information such as people saying I should be coxing out the hard secretion from his pores? Is this correct as i dont want to hurt the little guy.
Not sure what his diet was before i owned him but I'm feeding him various food now such as , kale, metalwork, cockroaches etc.
Could anyone give me some advice please prior to me visiting a get to get him checked over.
Thanks all
I have never owned a Beardie before but am absolutely commited to giving this guy the best life possible.
Anyway he doesnt seem as alert as i usually see videos of them online.
He already has a full setup with correct lighting and lamps with correct temperatures however there are a few things I am concerened about . Firstly he has only pooed once in nearly 2 weeks, is only eating very small amounts of mealworms and sometimes eats nothing. His femoral glands are blocked and wont budge even after a generous warm bath over a few days. He seems to just lie down all day and apart from the odd movement he doesn't do much.
I am going to take him to the vets but just wanted some general advice from knowledgeable owners . I have read online and there are lots of contradicting information such as people saying I should be coxing out the hard secretion from his pores? Is this correct as i dont want to hurt the little guy.
Not sure what his diet was before i owned him but I'm feeding him various food now such as , kale, metalwork, cockroaches etc.
Could anyone give me some advice please prior to me visiting a get to get him checked over.
Thanks all