Hello, I would really appreciate the help here, as I own many bearded dragons and have been struggling as of late.
In June of last year, we purchased a couple bearded dragons at the San Diego Reptile Supershow. One of them grew for about a month of two and then stopped at 12" long. His appetite was very minor, pooped fine, fecal came back with Flagellates a couple of months later, so we treated it. Still no appetite, got bloodwork done and they found elevated white blood cells indicating he was fighting some kind of infection. We got injectable medication, which instantly made him start declining and ultimately led to us putting him down. The necropsy showed that he had a discolored liver, and i believe they said there was a mass attached to it of some kind. Fast forward 3 months, I have 2 females now that are showing similar symptoms. Both stunted growth around 12-13", each are about 8 months of age. One of them refusing food alltogether and hiding under her substrate as much as possible, and other hides, but periodically comes out, takes a few bites and then goes back to hiding.
I am worried that whatever is going on, might be contagious. I have over 30 dragons, and over the years have never had any issues until recent. ANY assistance would be awesome. Just for background information on the set ups because i know i'll be asked.
Reptisun 10.0 T5, paper towel substrate, hot side has a piece of tile for stomach heat, light provides 105 temp, cool side 85.
Greens provided daily, staple foods are Supers, Dubia, BSFL, and the occasional Hornworm.
I dust with Repashy Calcium+ daily, occasionally using Minerall.
Please let me know thoughts!
In June of last year, we purchased a couple bearded dragons at the San Diego Reptile Supershow. One of them grew for about a month of two and then stopped at 12" long. His appetite was very minor, pooped fine, fecal came back with Flagellates a couple of months later, so we treated it. Still no appetite, got bloodwork done and they found elevated white blood cells indicating he was fighting some kind of infection. We got injectable medication, which instantly made him start declining and ultimately led to us putting him down. The necropsy showed that he had a discolored liver, and i believe they said there was a mass attached to it of some kind. Fast forward 3 months, I have 2 females now that are showing similar symptoms. Both stunted growth around 12-13", each are about 8 months of age. One of them refusing food alltogether and hiding under her substrate as much as possible, and other hides, but periodically comes out, takes a few bites and then goes back to hiding.
I am worried that whatever is going on, might be contagious. I have over 30 dragons, and over the years have never had any issues until recent. ANY assistance would be awesome. Just for background information on the set ups because i know i'll be asked.
Reptisun 10.0 T5, paper towel substrate, hot side has a piece of tile for stomach heat, light provides 105 temp, cool side 85.
Greens provided daily, staple foods are Supers, Dubia, BSFL, and the occasional Hornworm.
I dust with Repashy Calcium+ daily, occasionally using Minerall.
Please let me know thoughts!