Buddyboy12300
New member
Hi, sorry I am new here so hopefully this is the right board for my query.
I recently have taken ownership of my sister’s bearded dragon. He is around 12 years old (we aren’t sure) and is quite underweight from what I have seen online (he is 145g). I have been giving him some slurry via syringe, misting him with water several times a day, and leaving his basking lamp/UV light on for 14 hours a day. He is quite lethargic and really only opens his eyes when I’m feeding him/make noise. I feed him 2x daily, about a table spoon of slurry each time or until he gets sick of me.
I am very new to bearded dragon care, Buddy was my sister’s pet as I have mentioned, but I could not stand to see him deteriorate any further. If I am doing something wrong or can improve somehow please let me know.
I have spoken to a vet, but they have told me they would either put him down or keep him in for several weeks to monitor/ rehab him (which would cost £500-£1000) so this is what I am trying to do at home for now. He is a very sweet little guy and I just want to do the best for him so please give me any advice.
Thanks
I recently have taken ownership of my sister’s bearded dragon. He is around 12 years old (we aren’t sure) and is quite underweight from what I have seen online (he is 145g). I have been giving him some slurry via syringe, misting him with water several times a day, and leaving his basking lamp/UV light on for 14 hours a day. He is quite lethargic and really only opens his eyes when I’m feeding him/make noise. I feed him 2x daily, about a table spoon of slurry each time or until he gets sick of me.
I am very new to bearded dragon care, Buddy was my sister’s pet as I have mentioned, but I could not stand to see him deteriorate any further. If I am doing something wrong or can improve somehow please let me know.
I have spoken to a vet, but they have told me they would either put him down or keep him in for several weeks to monitor/ rehab him (which would cost £500-£1000) so this is what I am trying to do at home for now. He is a very sweet little guy and I just want to do the best for him so please give me any advice.
Thanks