HELP! BEARDIE NOT EATING/POOING & LETHARGIC

[CharizardTHEdragon]

I have the standard reptisun 10.0 tube and a 100W bulb for basking and my beardie has not been very active at all. Granted, i've been away 14 days and he hasnt been right since i've gotten back. He doesnt poop or eat anything. He's always had a big fresh bowl of greens and fruit and he's never really eaten them much but its been days and he hasnt touched anything. Im giving him a warm bath as we speak and lately the basking temp has dropped to around 90 so i'll replace the bulb too. I dont know what to do. Im considering taking him to the vet but he doesnt seem ill because when i take him out his tank he'll run around and seems very happy until i return him.

He poo'd a little the other day..on me..and i picked him up and returned him to his tank and he stopped (idk whether he was done or doesnt want to go in his tank) but it wasnt much poo at all.. just the white urates.

someone help!

Ive never had a good history with pets except our cat and im afraid if he doesnt come around to normal soon im going to donate him to a beardie expert and just get this heartache away from me cause i stress every day about it. Charizard just hasnt been right lately...he used to eat a TON and poop a ton and then it slowly stopped.

 

[Rachella]

Hello!

Sorry to hear he's not doing well. Hopefully some folks here can help figure out what's going on. What's the setup like? Basking temperatures, substrate, feeding schedule, etc? What's in his tank?

 

[CharizardTHEdragon]

He has repticarpet, rock and log to bask, a plant thing for decoration/bask/chilling lol and his temps are usually 95ish/80 with a log for absolute cover

whats wierd is, he hasnt lost any weight from the looks of it and when i take him out of the tank to run around on my lap in my bed, he seems as curious and energetic as ever?

Anyone think he could've gotten upset or something since i was gone so long and its gonna take him some time to get used to me being there again? i've been home a little over a week

 

[Wavedancer]

Who was caring for him while you were gone???

 

[zebraflavencs]

I honestly think that he missed you ! Dragons do miss their slaves, and give him a week or so more, and he should come around. Also a fecal exam is always a good thing
Janie

 

[crickest]

Quick question . . . how old is the Repti-sun 10.0? They only last about 6 months and if your bulb is older than that it may be affecting his appetite.

Second thing, I would definately up his basking temps to closer to 100 and see if that helps. Low basking temps make it difficult for your beardie to digest food and if he's not digesting, he's not going to want to eat.

Just to be on the safe side, I would suggest feeding some chicken and squash baby food through a dropper. Mix a little chicken in with the squash, thin it with a little water and drip it on the end of his nose just above his mouth.

Couple more questions for clarification
1. Are the greens being changed out daily? I know my dragon won't eat greens that are old.
2. What kind of feeders are you feeding?
3. How old is Charizard?
4. Who was caring for him while you were away? Did anything change during that time?

 

[diamc]

What type of thermometer are you using to check the temps? What size tank is he in? Have you been bathing him? What live feeders are you offering? Are you dusting with calcium and vitamins, if so, how often?