AHBD":dpfotxgk said:Lizardguy, I can understand your concern....will he still eat hornworms ? You wrote in one of your post that he goes right for the hornworms but not superworms. That is being a picky eater....as animallover mentioned, you could go for a fecal test, but if he's eating hornworms then he really is being picky, but he could still have parasites.
Taterbug":2ykkj1r0 said:Parasites can bloom during times of stress or suppressed immune system. They can also be introduced by feeding contaminated food (such as insects that have been exposed to waste from lizards with parasites). Many many things can put a reptile off its food, weather, stress, husbandry problems, parasites, disease, injury....etc. Force feeding is generally stressful, and depending on what's wrong could make things worse (say an injury inside the mouth). I think you mentioned he lives with two other dragons? What size enclosure are they in?
I notice you have several threads about your guy... It might be worth finding a good vet with experience with beardies, and have him looked over. Someone might even have a recxomendation for you based on your location. Folks on here can give you suggestions or insight but it's not really a replacement for an exam by a qualified vet.
Sauzo":1c8u5985 said:I had to take Harley in for slight RI and it ran me total of around $270. That was for the office visit, checkup, blood panel, mouth culture and the vet did some lung checkup with some weird machine that was hooked up to Harley to listen to her lungs to make sure she didn't have pneumonia. Also that included the medicine, oral Baytril and probiotics. Spendy but Harley is worth every penny as she is such a sweetie.
Personally I wouldn't advise just giving medicine without a checkup as most medicines are pretty harsh for reptiles and can actually cause more problems or death if done wrong. Plus you want to make sure the medicine you are using is effective on the problem. Look for some reptile vets and call them and ask them how much their visit generally runs and stuff. They will give you a general idea of costs.
As for cost of medicine, my vet charges about $20 for a 14 day dose of Baytril but of course you need to have a file with them as a patient as I think it's illegal for vets to prescribe medicine over the phone without having seen the animal.
Oh also make sure the vet you choose knows reptiles and isn't just some dog/cat vet. They need to have the right size equipment and stuff for smaller things like reptiles vs cats and dogs. Usually its and exotic animal vet.
Sauzo":2q13yic6 said:I had to take Harley in for slight RI and it ran me total of around $270. That was for the office visit, checkup, blood panel, mouth culture and the vet did some lung checkup with some weird machine that was hooked up to Harley to listen to her lungs to make sure she didn't have pneumonia. Also that included the medicine, oral Baytril and probiotics. Spendy but Harley is worth every penny as she is such a sweetie.
Personally I wouldn't advise just giving medicine without a checkup as most medicines are pretty harsh for reptiles and can actually cause more problems or death if done wrong. Plus you want to make sure the medicine you are using is effective on the problem. Look for some reptile vets and call them and ask them how much their visit generally runs and stuff. They will give you a general idea of costs.
As for cost of medicine, my vet charges about $20 for a 14 day dose of Baytril but of course you need to have a file with them as a patient as I think it's illegal for vets to prescribe medicine over the phone without having seen the animal.
Oh also make sure the vet you choose knows reptiles and isn't just some dog/cat vet. They need to have the right size equipment and stuff for smaller things like reptiles vs cats and dogs. Usually its and exotic animal vet.
Luv4animalz":186czsbu said:Sauzo":186czsbu said:I had to take Harley in for slight RI and it ran me total of around $270. That was for the office visit, checkup, blood panel, mouth culture and the vet did some lung checkup with some weird machine that was hooked up to Harley to listen to her lungs to make sure she didn't have pneumonia. Also that included the medicine, oral Baytril and probiotics. Spendy but Harley is worth every penny as she is such a sweetie.
Personally I wouldn't advise just giving medicine without a checkup as most medicines are pretty harsh for reptiles and can actually cause more problems or death if done wrong. Plus you want to make sure the medicine you are using is effective on the problem. Look for some reptile vets and call them and ask them how much their visit generally runs and stuff. They will give you a general idea of costs.
As for cost of medicine, my vet charges about $20 for a 14 day dose of Baytril but of course you need to have a file with them as a patient as I think it's illegal for vets to prescribe medicine over the phone without having seen the animal.
Oh also make sure the vet you choose knows reptiles and isn't just some dog/cat vet. They need to have the right size equipment and stuff for smaller things like reptiles vs cats and dogs. Usually its and exotic animal vet.
I agree with Sauzo, I'd have him looked at by a vet who knows Reptiles before giving any medication. I am waiting to take my little guy in for an eye infections because I cannot afford a vet visit either, however my little guy is still eating well, pooping well, etc. So I feel he can wait. However, the issues your beardie is experiencing would justify more urgency than an irritated eye.
You asked my thoughts on force feeding, I honestly don't think there is anything "wrong" with force feeding, as long as you're only doing it because it is necessary. In your case, it sounds like force feeding is necessary and your only choice for getting nutrients into your Beardie, I would be weary if he is not pooping though as this may indicate a blockage. Is your little one pooping regularly? drinking water at all?
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