Old Beardie

Meggaloo87 · Jul 25, 2016

She is turning 11!

She saw vet about two months ago that said she was doing awesome.

Noticed she is looking a bit bloated. Last massive poop was two or three days ago. She has had no diet change and just took a nice warm bath. Any suggestions to help her poop naturally if she doesn't overnight? I'm leaving on vacation and would love to my best to keep her solid for the dragon-sitter!

vulcan2016 · Jul 25, 2016

Warm bath and massagethe tummy at the same time

Meggaloo87 · Jul 25, 2016

Already did that per my post

vulcan2016 · Jul 25, 2016

I just saw the bath part sorry but don't know any thing else

Drache613 · Jul 25, 2016

Hello,

Congratulations on an 11 year old dragon!

Do you have any idea as to why she may be bloated? What types of foods are you feeding her & how often do you supplement her with calcium & vitamins?
You can run over your tank setup with us, just to be sure it's all correct. Though, it can't be too off, with her turning 11.
Some foods to help would be canned pumpkin or unsweetened apple sauce mixed with a drop or two of olive or coconut oil. That usually helps things along for them.
Do you have any pictures of her?

Tracie

AHBD · Jul 26, 2016

Hi there, that is a good old age for your beardie, you must be taking great care of her.

The natural " laxatives" that Drache613 mentioned usually work very well. Still, adult beardies don't always poo every , sometimes only once a week, so it's not unusual. If she has eaten something different or a larger than usual amount that might account for the bloated look.

Kevinthelizard · Jul 26, 2016

I would reccomend a liquid based diet if you are that worried, such as canned pumpkin, unsweetened apple sauce, stage one baby food (squash and chicken are best) and even a slurry of some veggies, maybe a warmer than average Bath and a nice belly massage on the lower right side

ofcourseilikepasta · Jul 26, 2016

I always give my Gary just a small bit of olive oil from a syringe, and he poops the next day. Works everytime

Meggaloo87 · Jul 26, 2016

Yes she is an old lady. How much olive oil should I give? I'll give her until tomorrow. She's eating just fine though, I'm just worried!

Drache613 · Jul 26, 2016

Hello,

You wont need much olive or coconut oil, just a few drops really, added to some softer foods. That should really help her out.
You could even lay her on a heating pad, set on low, overnight, to help out her system, too.
I am happy she has reached 11!

Let us know how she is doing.

Tracie

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