DominicTheDragon
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Hello,
Dominic - Bearded Dragon (10 months)
Homed from a private breeder (6 months old)
Enclosure: 4x2x2
Substrate: 50% ReptiCarpet, 50% Ceramic Tile
UV: 12% UV-B 24, 39W T5
Basking Bulb: 100W Spot Blub
Lights and heating on timer: 12h/12h.
Basking temp: 38-42C (100-110F)
Cool temp: 26C (80F)
Live food: Dubia Roaches. (Occasionally waxworms and locusts)
Vegetables: Wild Rocket (Arugula), Greens (Swiss chard), Butternut squash.
My 9-month-old bearded dragon has had a range of symptoms and treatments on and off for the last 3 months. He has had three courses of treatment for worms, flagellates and bacterial infection. Initially, his symptoms subside but then return within a few weeks.
It is hard to get much information from the Vet as we are not allowed to meet face to face due to current restrictions. It would be incredible if you could have a look over Dominic's history below and offer any thoughts as to why he isn't getting better or if there are suggestions I could offer to the vet.
Initial Symptoms (2-3 weeks)
Lethargic - slept most of day
Blood in poo/ urate
Significant decrease in appetite
Stopped growing in weight and length
1st Vet Visit - 19th Mach
Faecal examination - Diagnosed with worms and flagellates.
Given medication at visit: anti-worm (Panacur worming reptile) and anti-flagellate (Metronidazole - flagyl)
Symptoms subsided almost immediately for 1 week, grew in length and weight.
Symptoms then returned - Lethargic, decrease in appetite.
2nd Follow UpVist - 7th Apr (2 weeks later)
Faecal examination - Some worm eggs were still seen but a lower load of flagellates.
Assumed eggs were just remnants of previous treatment but medication provided in case - anti-worm (Panacur worming reptile
No medication provided for flagellates as deemed a safe and natural load.
Similarly to before: Symptoms subsided for 1 week then returned. Lethargic, decrease in appetite.
3rd Visit - 22nd Apr (2 weeks later)
Faecal examination - inconclusive as the sample was dried out.
Due to symptoms, given a 10-day course of Antibiotics (Marbocyl) and Anti-Flagellates (Metronidazole).
Was hoped a longer course would be more beneficial than one big dose at the visit.
Symptoms subsided during the course of treatment and a few days following.
Symptoms then returned but now every time he poos/ urate - there is blood.
This is the first time there has been blood since March.
Have started giving Dominic 'Reptoboost' as the strong anti-biotic effect could have affected his good gut bacteria.
Thanks,
Paul
Dominic - Bearded Dragon (10 months)
Homed from a private breeder (6 months old)
Enclosure: 4x2x2
Substrate: 50% ReptiCarpet, 50% Ceramic Tile
UV: 12% UV-B 24, 39W T5
Basking Bulb: 100W Spot Blub
Lights and heating on timer: 12h/12h.
Basking temp: 38-42C (100-110F)
Cool temp: 26C (80F)
Live food: Dubia Roaches. (Occasionally waxworms and locusts)
Vegetables: Wild Rocket (Arugula), Greens (Swiss chard), Butternut squash.
My 9-month-old bearded dragon has had a range of symptoms and treatments on and off for the last 3 months. He has had three courses of treatment for worms, flagellates and bacterial infection. Initially, his symptoms subside but then return within a few weeks.
It is hard to get much information from the Vet as we are not allowed to meet face to face due to current restrictions. It would be incredible if you could have a look over Dominic's history below and offer any thoughts as to why he isn't getting better or if there are suggestions I could offer to the vet.
Initial Symptoms (2-3 weeks)
Lethargic - slept most of day
Blood in poo/ urate
Significant decrease in appetite
Stopped growing in weight and length
1st Vet Visit - 19th Mach
Faecal examination - Diagnosed with worms and flagellates.
Given medication at visit: anti-worm (Panacur worming reptile) and anti-flagellate (Metronidazole - flagyl)
Symptoms subsided almost immediately for 1 week, grew in length and weight.
Symptoms then returned - Lethargic, decrease in appetite.
2nd Follow UpVist - 7th Apr (2 weeks later)
Faecal examination - Some worm eggs were still seen but a lower load of flagellates.
Assumed eggs were just remnants of previous treatment but medication provided in case - anti-worm (Panacur worming reptile
No medication provided for flagellates as deemed a safe and natural load.
Similarly to before: Symptoms subsided for 1 week then returned. Lethargic, decrease in appetite.
3rd Visit - 22nd Apr (2 weeks later)
Faecal examination - inconclusive as the sample was dried out.
Due to symptoms, given a 10-day course of Antibiotics (Marbocyl) and Anti-Flagellates (Metronidazole).
Was hoped a longer course would be more beneficial than one big dose at the visit.
Symptoms subsided during the course of treatment and a few days following.
Symptoms then returned but now every time he poos/ urate - there is blood.
This is the first time there has been blood since March.
Have started giving Dominic 'Reptoboost' as the strong anti-biotic effect could have affected his good gut bacteria.
Thanks,
Paul