Diahrrea? Please help!

[beardiesrock123]

My beardie (6-ish months old) has recently been having very watery and smelly poops, far from normal. He is acting normal other than eating more than normal and doesn't seem or look unhealthy. Where I am it's autum and it's cold, but I use proper heating and UVB. Please help!

 

[Gail]

What are you feeding him and has he ever had a fecal? It can be from food that has a lot of water in it such as lettuce or apples or it can be a sign of parasites.

 

[jeritta]

Also have you been feeding him any new live feeders such as silkworms?

 

[beardiesrock123]

I feed him collard and turnip greens, squash, and crickets. I haven't introduced anything new, but I did get him a different brand of collards recently that were pretty watery. I've gone back to the old brand. He hasn't had a fecal but I have a herp vet nearby so I'll probably bring in a sample.

EDIT: bringing in a sample next time he poops.

 

[beardiesrock123]

I got a fecal done. He has severe coccidia, giardia, a tapeworm, and another worm I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow to get a prescription.

 

[diamc]

Gee, poor thing, no wonder he had diarrhea. Hope he can feel better soon. Be sure to use a probiotic while he is on the antibiotic.

 

[beardiesrock123]

I will, the vet also recommended some better food for his crickets that has extra vitamins. He seems to be feeling good at the moment, I think he's had all those diseases/parasites his whole life but he's a good 14-16 inches (haven't checked in awhile), not skinny at all, and looks very healthy, so I'm shocked he has a tapeworm.

 

[beardiesrock123]

Does anyone know if iodine can kill giardia? I need to clean his tank out and bleach would be inconvenient (his tank is in my room)

 

[beardiesrock123]

*BUMP*

 

[beardie parents]

This is a bump as I've never experienced that problem and don't have any idea.