Impaction?

[leneabean]

This is my first lizard and we got him as a rescue. I suppose I may just be paranoid, but I'm worried about impaction. He doesn't have much of an appetite the last week or so. He has cloudy patches on him because he's about to shed and i read that sometimes their appetite decreases because of shedding so it may be that. I gave him a warm bath today after he ate about half of his food and he didn't poop. His basking temps are fine so it's not that. I'm just worried! I don't know if you can tell by appearance but this was him after this bath today. (Click to enlarge)

 

[AHBD]

He looks big + healthy [ and handsome ] Adult beardies will eat much less than young dragons and may go several days or even over a week without pooing with no problems. Try a bit of baby food squash + unsweetened applesauce and a few drops of veg. oil or honey. He'll eventually go.

 

[ruben0311]

If you still feel uncomfortable with his lack of pooping go ahead and give him massages during his baths, if you dont do it already. He looks nice and healthy and as long as he didnt eat anything too massive he should be able to pass any blockages. can you list off some info on how his enclosure is set up?

 

[leneabean]

If you still feel uncomfortable with his lack of pooping go ahead and give him massages during his baths, if you dont do it already. He looks nice and healthy and as long as he didnt eat anything too massive he should be able to pass any blockages. can you list off some info on how his enclosure is set up?

Ceramic tile at the bottom of his viv and with on log for climbing and another for basking. I had to take out the aloe plant because he kept trying to eat it. He has a ceramic food dish in there as well. He doesn't spend much time in there anyways, though.

 

[ruben0311]

sounds good! as long as your temperatures are good he'll pass almost anything he could have eaten. giving him high water containing veggies will definitely help him out if he is though. I wouldnt worry much, but we do love our little buddies.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

He looks very good, actually, for a rescue!
They also go through a 1-2 week relocation phase, most of the time, but not always. That will affect their appetite & behavior, too. As suggested, using the softer foods for a few feedings can help move things through if he does have any type of impaction, but hopefully he is all clear.
Extra oral fluids would be very helpful for him right now. Has he had a decent amount of urates (white portion) when going to the bathroom?
His beard doesn't appear dark to indicate that he may not feel well. I would give him a bit of time to shed & hopefully his appetite will start to pick up.
Let us know how he is doing.

Tracie

 

[leneabean]

Thanks everyone I'm feeling a lot better! It's just scary because I already lost a pet to old age this year and I don't want to lose another to something I can actually help!

 

[leneabean]

Hello,

He looks very good, actually, for a rescue!
They also go through a 1-2 week relocation phase, most of the time, but not always. That will affect their appetite & behavior, too. As suggested, using the softer foods for a few feedings can help move things through if he does have any type of impaction, but hopefully he is all clear.
Extra oral fluids would be very helpful for him right now. Has he had a decent amount of urates (white portion) when going to the bathroom?
His beard doesn't appear dark to indicate that he may not feel well. I would give him a bit of time to shed & hopefully his appetite will start to pick up.
Let us know how he is doing.

Tracie

He didn't look at good when we first got him! He was so dirty I didn't even know he was yellow u til the first time I washed him. He was skinny too but he went through a period of time where he was feasting on greens squash and green beans