No, nothing has changed. She’s eating her greens a bit more. She’s just lethargic. She just stands there when I do have her out. The clicking is still happening but not as often as two days ago. I’ve made sure the heat in my room is always on so I doesn’t get colder than 80 on her cold side and 100 on her basking spot.Drache613":z90b49t8 said:Hello,
Any news or updates on your dragon for us? I hope she is improving. I agree, especially if she is
still having any type of symptoms, a vet visit would definitely not hurt. It could just put your mind
to rest.
Keep us posted on her!
Tracie
bayoupig5":5yvsv1cb said:My advice would be to see a vet sooner than later if possible. I just went through something similar. My dragon was only making puffing sounds with his lips when he ate. This went on for about two weeks, and then he showed the slightest lip gloss clear mucus to the sides of his mouth on a Monday. Got him in to see a vet on the Wednesday and he had full blown pneumonia.
He was not lethargic, was eating very well, did not lose weight, did not have discharge from nose or mouth, was not blowing bubbles, was not coughing or wheezing, and did not make any clicking, popping sounds until the Wednesday when I took him to the vet.
I do not want to scare you, but I have learned that my dragons do not show many symptoms at all when in fact they were very sick. I agree with Tracie 100% bumping up the basking and overnight temps is very helpful. My little guy seems to suffer with less symptoms with the extra heat for sure.
One other weird symptom. My dragon had taken to sleeping standing up or in a more upright position. All beardies do this in normal circumstances we have all seen the pics, and so I thought nothing of it. Now of course, I realize that he was doing this as he was having trouble getting air. Any subtle changes at all are worth a second look.
bayoupig5":1u1c0dv0 said:My advice would be to see a vet sooner than later if possible. I just went through something similar. My dragon was only making puffing sounds with his lips when he ate. This went on for about two weeks, and then he showed the slightest lip gloss clear mucus to the sides of his mouth on a Monday. Got him in to see a vet on the Wednesday and he had full blown pneumonia.
He was not lethargic, was eating very well, did not lose weight, did not have discharge from nose or mouth, was not blowing bubbles, was not coughing or wheezing, and did not make any clicking, popping sounds until the Wednesday when I took him to the vet.
I do not want to scare you, but I have learned that my dragons do not show many symptoms at all when in fact they were very sick. I agree with Tracie 100% bumping up the basking and overnight temps is very helpful. My little guy seems to suffer with less symptoms with the extra heat for sure.
One other weird symptom. My dragon had taken to sleeping standing up or in a more upright position. All beardies do this in normal circumstances we have all seen the pics, and so I thought nothing of it. Now of course, I realize that he was doing this as he was having trouble getting air. Any subtle changes at all are worth a second look.
bayoupig5":2mqc67nn said:Your guess is as good as mine in regard to how your dragon got it. I have had dragons 10 years and never experienced anything. Then this year blew apart with dragon care. I have my temps monitored all the time. I have humidity monitored all the time and it ranges from 30 to 37 percent. So temps are right...humidity is right. UVB is right. The vivs are clean and disinfected. Poop is removed ASAP. Heat has been on in that room since mid October (I live in British Columbia) and he still got sick. I have no idea how he got it. Wished I knew. In terms of tests, my vet physically inspected him, looked down his throat and could see mucus. However, she verified pneumonia with an x-ray. She was worried that there may be a tumor. She told me he may not make it when she saw the lungs. Like I said earlier there really wasn' t much in terms of symptoms. Of course, I am not saying or predicting this would be the same for yours. My guy is hanging on. There were a few scary days in between and although he is not 100 percent. 2 weeks down the road I think he is getting better.
Drache613":339867sl said:Hello,
How is your dragon doing today?
How is her appetite doing this afternoon, has she eaten pretty well, I hope?
Just be sure she stays warm enough over night, around 80 or so in case she may have a
respiratory issue of some type.
They verify respiratory infections usually by way of x-rays, or listening to their breathing, too.
Also they can do a mouth swab, to test for various types of bacteria, to be sure nothing is being
missed.
Tracie
bayoupig5":sqytbvr1 said:Hmm...well you are right that it does not explain the clicking or breathing. What did the vet say about it if anything at all?
I do not think you are worried too much. I was not worried about my pneumonia dragon assuming by all symptoms, he had a mild URI. Being vigilent and aware is an important part of reptile ownership.
Well I guess if the vet did not find anything of concern that is great news. Wonderful news in fact. I know how hard it is to worry and look after not just one...but my two sick dragons. I am really happy to hear the vet felt all was well.
I would keep a watch...make sure she is eating well, keep the temps up through the Winter, and take weekly weights. Bearded dragon weights will fluctuate up and down quite a bit. Both my females seem to fluctuate more than the male. But if you notice more weight going down than up that can be an early sign of illness.
And for now just relax and enjoy her. Sounds like she will be fine.
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