Could my old bearded dragon be dying?

[zoeandaussie]

Hello, I'm not positive but I think my dragon has reached an age where she's getting slower and maybe passing away. she's lost a significant amount of weight and she's gone off greens and insects completely. In case you wanted to know, I use a 10.0 UVB and a 150 watt heat bulb. I keep Ziggy in a 50 gallon long. She's 14 years old and I got her when she was 11. if anyone knows what this could be please let me know, pictures are below. thank you!
-Zoe
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[Gormagon]

It sounds like what is happening. Just love her and keep her comfortable. This type of thing always breaks me up, it is hard to type this while getting misty.

 

[kyleena29]

You can try feeding baby food and getting stool sample done. 14 is a nice long life indeed. Make sure the uvb is not too old.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

While that is very possible what could be going on, we can review your setup to be sure it is all good.
You are using the Reptisun 10 tube bulb, correct? How old is it & how far away from her is it?
How often do you supplement calcium for her? Even at her age, she does need calcium 2-3 times per week. Since she isn't eating, you can try to get some food supplements for her such as Critical care or Omnivore care powdered formula. You can even get some chicken or turkey baby food, along with sweet potato baby food or squash baby to help her out. Use a plastic dropper to drop some onto her nose so that she will lick that off. Most tend to love the flavor, too.
At 14, that is terrific she has made it this far, you must be proud of her. It sounds like she has had a great life with you when you got her.

Let us know how she is doing.
Tracie