Head dunks in the waterHead dunks in the waterSo my beardie didn't always love water, but these days she just loves it. She's taken to playing around in it and dunking her head in the water. The water is never higher than her elbows. Today, she dunked her head for a while, what seemed too long, so I pulled her up and she seemed a little confused. I was worried she would drown in there. Is that something I should worry about? Does she know she can't breathe underwater?
Re: Head dunks in the waterRemove the water dish.
Never let her keep her head under the water (EVER). CBDs: Cleopatra & Caesar born 28Jan19.
Puff (RIP 10Dec15),Rex (RIP 16Mar17),Toothless (RIP 26Nov17).Peppa (RIP 22Mar19). EBTSs : George & Mildred (born july 2010). EWSs : new rescues Gutzy (F) 27Sep19, juvenile Cheakie (M) 21Oct19 Fluffy (F) rescued injured by lawnwacker 14Nov17, Wriggles (F) - injured rescue, over 8 yrs old, RIP 2Feb16 old age. Lucky juvenile (M) - cat attack rescue (lost r-eye, broken r-lower jaw), fatal SI RIP 21Jul2010.
Re: Head dunks in the waterThere is no water dish. This was in the bath. What are the risks of her putting her head under the water?
Re: Head dunks in the waterThe biggest risk is drowning and a common risk is respiratory infections. Does she show any signs of struggling to breathe or coughing?
If not, she's probably okay, but I'd keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't do that. It's possible she doesn't know she can't breathe underwater and ends up breathing some in, so preventing her from doing that will teach her that it's not something she should be doing. ![]()
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