Sophie_Sammy
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- Beardie name(s)
- Sammy
Thank you for the information and encouragement, he is on dubia roaches which I heard is high in uric acid so I am going to probably switch to superworms once or twice a week 6-8. Does that sound good? He eats spring mix. No gout medicine. I think he might have a little swelling on his foot but it could just be normal I am not sure. He loves his hide and that is why I thought he was in brumation. Is bathing 10 minutes twice a day bad? That's what the vet suggested so I am going to keep doing that. He said it will keep him hydrated I am trying to get him to drink water. He does not take any suppliments right now and his calcium has D3 so I am going to get one without. He has beepollen and I have herptivite but never really use it. I have electrolyte soak for reptiles, should I do that once a week?Hello,
That reading of uric acid is not horrible, just a bit high. Is there any swelling right now?
There is lots of things you can do right now. As you have already read, go ahead & be
proactive by starting him on black or tart cherry juice extract to start helping the renal function.
You can also try serrapeptase for overall health & immune system boosting. The bee pollen is
very healthy so you can definitely continue along with giving that for him.
Try to keep his protein at a moderate level, Since he is an adult, he doesn't need a lot of protein
for growth so he will be fine on a low to moderate level. Which insects does he usually eat?
Which supplementation is he on right now?
Work on oral fluids, daily or at least every other day to help get his system flushed out. It isn't
hopeless at all, since it sounds like you are catching it early. Hopefully he wont need to be on
any gout medication right now.
Tracie
Hello, Sammy has been less interested in his food and has not eaten for a couple days. He will not poop and has not pooped for almost 2 weeks. I was thinking of giving him some 100 percent pumpkin to help. I'm worried because his uric acid is higher than normal 6.1 and doesnt he have to poop in order to lower it? Should I try some repashy bearded dragon grub pie? He might get hydrated from that. I bought some hornworms and I don't think he's ever had one and he has been looking at it but not eating it. He also just wants to hide all day either on the cool side or the warm side in his hide. I'm worried he will get to cold on his cold side as it is around 70 degrees. Any other advice? I also try to offer him water by dripping on his nose. I opened his mouth a little so he could start licking and I went from there by dripping on his nose/ tongue/mouth. How much water is 2 much for him?Hello,
Yes, dubias while great feeders, are higher in uric acid levels so you should try to keep them at a
lower intake for him. Crickets or supers are fine for him, that will be a good change. I would try to
keep the insect intake too 25 or under, weekly. right now.
The herptivite has calcium but I don't think it has D3 in it & it also has beta carotene in it instead of
Vitamin A to avoid toxicity. A plain calcium would be a good idea, too. I don't think two baths a day
are needed really, one maybe but if he drinks from his bath that is helpful.
The electrolyte soak is ok, no problem with using that weekly as well. Bee pollen would be a good
addition for his immune system & is non toxic for regular use.
Let us know how he is doing.
Tracie
He just ate some shredded carrots with some beepollen, I was able to put water on them as well and give him water since his tongue was out and put some on him face.Hello, Sammy has been less interested in his food and has not eaten for a couple days. He will not poop and has not pooped for almost 2 weeks. I was thinking of giving him some 100 percent pumpkin to help. I'm worried because his uric acid is higher than normal 6.1 and doesnt he have to poop in order to lower it? Should I try some repashy bearded dragon grub pie? He might get hydrated from that. I bought some hornworms and I don't think he's ever had one and he has been looking at it but not eating it. He also just wants to hide all day either on the cool side or the warm side in his hide. I'm worried he will get to cold on his cold side as it is around 70 degrees. Any other advice? I also try to offer him water by dripping on his nose. I opened his mouth a little so he could start licking and I went from there by dripping on his nose/ tongue/mouth. How much water is 2 much for him?
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