lincolnsmom
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Hi- I called to schedule a vet appointment already so my beardie should hopefully get in in the next day or two, but regardless I could use any advice for the moment being:
Lincoln has been much darker the past few days and has been "black bearding" often. She finished shedding about two weeks ago and has continued to rub her throat aggressively on the surface of her rocks. Now, Lincoln goes through moments during the day where she rapidly puffs her beard and body as far as possible and strains her neck, as if something is caught in her throat. She has not lost her appetite, but she is somewhat less active and acts uncomfortable. Here is a short clip of one of her flaring episodes: https://youtu.be/I5NNy4tlcEs . She normally is very light in color and rarely black beards or puffs her beard at me. This is the first time I have seen her act this way. She is just over 2 years old and I rescued her 5 months ago. I am concerned she may have something in her throat or a respiratory infection-but she does not have any other breathing troubles. Any advice is welcome, thanks!
Lincoln has been much darker the past few days and has been "black bearding" often. She finished shedding about two weeks ago and has continued to rub her throat aggressively on the surface of her rocks. Now, Lincoln goes through moments during the day where she rapidly puffs her beard and body as far as possible and strains her neck, as if something is caught in her throat. She has not lost her appetite, but she is somewhat less active and acts uncomfortable. Here is a short clip of one of her flaring episodes: https://youtu.be/I5NNy4tlcEs . She normally is very light in color and rarely black beards or puffs her beard at me. This is the first time I have seen her act this way. She is just over 2 years old and I rescued her 5 months ago. I am concerned she may have something in her throat or a respiratory infection-but she does not have any other breathing troubles. Any advice is welcome, thanks!