Dragon not pooping?

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Hi everyone,

Maybe you guys can help me. I'm a "worried momma" to say the least.

I've been noticing that Gunns (my Beardie) has been acting rather sluggish lately. Not his usual self. He's usually a very hyper and energetic Beardie. But for the past few days, he's been kinda mopping around. I thought maybe it was because of the cold - since we just had a blizzard here in Rhode Island. But I've just realized that he hasn't popped in roughly 3-4 days which isn't normal for my little guy. He usually goes 2 times or more in one day depending on how much he eats. He ate his worms last night so I know he's eating. I'm just worried. Any advice would work at this time. Also wondering how much a vet bill might be if needed??!
 

daner923

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What kind of worms are you feeding? Try some unspiced canned pumpkin, olive or vegetable oil, or applesauce. Just drip it on his nose or gently syringe it into his mouth. Also try a warm bath and rub his belly. He is probably a bit impacted. You might also want to review your whole set up.

How old is your dragon?
How long have you had your dragon?
How long is your dragon?
What is the sex of your dragon?
What size enclosure do you have your dragon in?
What type substrate do you have on the bottom of your tank?
Do you use UVB lights?
If so, Is it a coil, compact, fluorescent tube, or Mercury Vapor bulb?
What is the brand name and number of your bulb? Wattage (if MVB)?
How old is your UVB bulb?
How close can your dragon get to the UVB?
Do you use a separate basking bulb? What kind and what is the wattage? Is it a white or colored bulb?
Di you have any type of night time heat source (ceramic heat emitter, colored bulb, etc)?
How long are lights on each day?
What are the basking temps?
What is the cool side temp?
What is the night time temp?
Do you take the temps with a stick on thermometer, a digital thermometer with a wire and a probe end or a temp gun?
Where exactly are you taking your basking temps?
Do you use a heat rock or heat pad?
What do you feed your dragon? Please be specific.
How often do you feed and what time do you feed (morning, afternoon, night)?
Do you gutload (feed) your crickets, worms, etc?
Do you use vitamin or calcium supplements? What brand(s)? How many days a week do you use each of them?
Is your dragon having regular bowel movements (poops)?
Do you bathe your dragon? How often?
Do you mist your dragon or offer water other than in the bath?
Have you gotten a vet check and fecal done?
Does your dragon share an enclosure with another dragon?
 

Killzone3265

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right now i dont think a vet visit may be necessary, try giving him a warm bath and rub his sides towards his vent, it should help him go.
think he could be dehydrated? when was the last time he was bathed/ had a drink?
 

Demonica1610

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I'm happy to hear that. I can't afford a vet visit right now. He pooped!! Only once today. But still kinda sluggish. I'm gonna try a bath.

Thank you for the help!
 
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