My BEARDIE has been sick for about 3 weeks, it all started when she threw up after I had fed her arugula. I figured that was the cause and that she would get passed it and start eating again. She hasn’t. I’ve tried to feed her all her favorite things and she just walks away or turns her head (like get that gross food away from me)
I’m not sure what to do and the vet here costs 200+ dollars and last visit I had they told me she was just acting up for attention. She fine and runs around still but randomly she will get really sick and lathargic and her beard turns black. Her body turns pale I’ve given her many baths and she’s pooped at least a little everytime. I don’t know what to do at this point. Force feed??
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Can you review your tank setup with us, such as the type/brand of UVB lighting, temperatures,
supplementation, substrate & insects fed?
How old is she?
If she is losing weight, then assist feeding is probably needed, yes. I would suggest using
some baby food such as chicken or turkey baby food, mixed with squash baby food, or sweet
potato baby food to start to see how she likes it.
Since she doesn't seem to be feeling well, you can keep her tank around 80 overnight to help
boost her immune system.
I am sorry your post was missed!
Can you review your tank setup with us, such as the type/brand of UVB lighting, temperatures,
supplementation, substrate & insects fed?
How old is she?
If she is losing weight, then assist feeding is probably needed, yes. I would suggest using
some baby food such as chicken or turkey baby food, mixed with squash baby food, or sweet
potato baby food to start to see how she likes it.
Since she doesn't seem to be feeling well, you can keep her tank around 80 overnight to help
boost her immune system.
I posted this twice on accident. She passed away. I’m heartbroken, been crying for 3 days straight. Here’s how everything wa setup. She was only a year.
I am so sorry to hear about your baby------------ its never a easy thing losing them--- you become so attached -- its hard to say what caused it either --- other than the not eating was she doing anything else out of the ordinary? I dont see a UVB -- or did you have a coil? UVB's play a huge role in eating digesting food etc.............. basically their over all health---
Karrie
I am so sorry to hear about your baby------------ its never a easy thing losing them--- you become so attached -- its hard to say what caused it either --- other than the not eating was she doing anything else out of the ordinary? I dont see a UVB -- or did you have a coil? UVB's play a huge role in eating digesting food etc.............. basically their over all health---
Karrie
Just had a coil. I’m sure that didn’t help. I was wondering if she was egg bound? I’m not sure. She was only a year and was still active and happy other than not eating.