constipated

[Hobama]

I think Reggie might be constipated and im a little concerned. i believe its been around a week since he last pooped but im not certain. he is 8 months old. ive given him two baths today and gently massaged his belly to try and get things moving but all i got was a black beard. he doesnt normally black beard in the bath(or at all) so im thinking that the rubbing his belly is uncomfortable for him. i plan on taking him off bugs for a few days and soaking him daily. is there any other suggestions? should i stop with the belly massages because they seem to make him uncomfortable? also when i rub his belly i can feel a very firm log type thing on both of his sides. is it normal or poop or something else?

 

[KarrieRee]

update

so i gave him the cooked sweet potato at around 8. i gave him like 7 or 8 bites. then just a minute ago i gave him a bath. so far still nothing but im hoping he just needs more time to digest the sweet potato.

Yep give him some time

 

[Hobama]

So as of now he still hasn't pooped. Should I give him his bugs or hold off until he's pooping?

 

[KarrieRee]

So as of now he still hasn't pooped. Should I give him his bugs or hold off until he's pooping?

No feed him as normal

 

[Hobama]

ok i just tried to feed him and he wasnt interested in anything. he watched a bug crawl by him once but thats it. i tried with dusted and undusted dubias and a superworm. he always eats at least his dusted bugs so im a little worried.

 

[Hobama]

He still hasn't eaten or pooped. I've been gone but my mom has been trying to feed him. I'm getting really worried

 

[KarrieRee]

He still hasn't eaten or pooped. I've been gone but my mom has been trying to feed him. I'm getting really worried

How long since ha last ate? And pooped

 

[Hobama]

How long since ha last ate? And pooped

Probably 4 days since he last ate. He hasn't pooped in Probably 1 week and a half or 2 weeks. It very well could be more though.

 

[KarrieRee]

Probably 4 days since he last ate. He hasn't pooped in Probably 1 week and a half or 2 weeks. It very well could be more though.

With temps and UVB correct he will eventually go --- not unusual for them to go off their food either - just keep an eye on his weight - if hes losing it then it would be good to get a fecal in for a parasite test and go from there - have you been feeding the baby food pumpkin?

 

[Hobama]

With temps and UVB correct he will eventually go --- not unusual for them to go off their food either - just keep an eye on his weight - if hes losing it then it would be good to get a fecal in for a parasite test and go from there - have you been feeding the baby food pumpkin?

No but I can grab some today and start. How would they be able to do the fecal if he can't poop?

 

[KarrieRee]

No but I can grab some today and start. How would they be able to do the fecal if he can't poop?

The baby food pumpkin will make him go - add a drop of olive oil and a drop of honey for sweet - keep feeding till he poops - then you will have your sample - 24 hr -

 

[Hobama]

The baby food pumpkin will make him go - add a drop of olive oil and a drop of honey for sweet - keep feeding till he poops - then you will have your sample - 24 hr -

So when I get home I just don't stop feeding it til he poops or only if he starts losing weight?

 

[KarrieRee]

So when I get home I just don't stop feeding it til he poops or only if he starts losing weight?

It should only take a few days for him to go poop w/ the pumpkin-- take that sample in to the vet for parasite testing - is he losing weight? Does his poop smell so bad it makes you leave the room? Is it real runny when he goes ? These could be signs of parasites - if they get too bad the dragon will become lethargic not eat etc -- just feed the pumpkin till he goes to the bathroom

 

[Hobama]

update

he still has not pooped. ive been trying with the baby food pumpkin and hornworms and still nothing. i just gave him a bath and the lumps on his sides seem to feel harder and he tries to pull away when i apply pressure. should a vet appointment be made at this point? sometimes he will eat on his own but other times i have to open his mouth to get him to eat.

 

[KarrieRee]

update

he still has not pooped. ive been trying with the baby food pumpkin and hornworms and still nothing. i just gave him a bath and the lumps on his sides seem to feel harder and he tries to pull away when i apply pressure. should a vet appointment be made at this point? sometimes he will eat on his own but other times i have to open his mouth to get him to eat.

Is it possible he has an obstruction --- lets have AHBD and Tracie weigh in on this
@AHBD
@Drache613

 

[AHBD]

What size is he ,can you post pics of him and his enclosure ? Are you sure of his age, he's 8 months ?