Bearded Dragon Hasn't had a Bowel Movement in over 4 weeks

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murph49

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My bearded dragon, Toothless, hasn't pooped in over 4 weeks. I have been giving daily baths for about 1 week and fed prunes tonight. He is still eating anything I put in front of him. His basking area is about 95. When I make it hotter, he opens his mouth to pant. When he is out of the terrarium, he runs around all over as if nothing is wrong.
He has been acting sluggish for about 1.5 weeks! I'm new to the site, but can upload images if someone tells me how. He used to be so perky on his log, now he just lies there.
I'm really worried about him! Any advice would be great!
 

AHBD

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Hi there,he should go anytime now that you gave him the prunes. You can also offer any or a combo of these : canned pumpkin [ without spices ] baby food squash,sweet potato or some applesauce with a few drops of olive oil or raw honey added . Extra hydration can be added to those concoctions as well. Just be patient and he will go. Here's how to post pics :
https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to upload pics
 

murph49

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AHBD":31057p3d said:
Hi there,he should go anytime now that you gave him the prunes. You can also offer any or a combo of these : canned pumpkin [ without spices ] baby food squash,sweet potato or some applesauce with a few drops of olive oil or raw honey added . Extra hydration can be added to those concoctions as well. Just be patient and he will go. Here's how to post pics :
https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then use the XIMG to upload pics

Thanks!! How much of the prunes should I expect him to eat?
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The 2nd picture is him a few weeks ago, and the 1st is him tonight. You can see how he is just lying around now..
 

AHBD

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As much as he'll eat within reason, a couple of tspoons if he'll eat it but less would usually do the trick. Try a warmer than usual bath tomorrow as well.
 

murph49

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AHBD":2odg80tz said:
As much as he'll eat within reason, a couple of tspoons if he'll eat it but less would usually do the trick. Try a warmer than usual bath tomorrow as well.


Okay! Will do. I'll keep you updated! Thanks for the help! Should I be as worried as I am???
 

murph49

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Toothless is still eating well. In fact, today he is eating better than he EVER has! Tomorrow marks 5 weeks since his last poo and he seems to be gaining weight. I'm not sure if this is from the daily prunes or what?
Any thoughts?
He is no longer acting sick. Just not going to the bathroom!!
 

AHBD

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Just add a few drops of honey olive oil to it, let him run around in a safe + warm room, then give a warmer than usual bath the next day . It will happen. :)
 
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