kyleena29":ln1r1lhd said:
MVB should be replaced every 9-12 months. You can keep the other light on top of the screen for added light as they like it bright. You want a ratio of 20% feeders and 80% veggies so I would give bugs 2-3 days a week and the rest of the time veggies. After he is better and starts being his old self that is.
The most common times I've heard is 12-14 daylight cycles. I do 14hrs.
Flukers should be ok.
When I give baby food I always did green beans or squash mixed with turkey or chicken. I added other supplements and I only added water if it was too thick. I let him lick it off his nose. But that's just how I do it. You can leave the log, maybe turn it in a way he can't get too close to the uvb and go ahead and put the hide in. If you feel he hides too much you can take it out.
You have the same vitamins I have now. It's good. I would just find vets in your area, call them and ask if they are pretty experienced with bearded dragons. I certainly wouldn't take him back if you're not happy with the vet.
If he's having trouble swallowing you may have no option but to give his slurries and herpaboost type supplement by feeding syringe and crop needle see
https://www.petandgarden.com.au/hand-rearing-food/1480-vetafarm-crop-needles.html
There are video clips that demonstrate how to use a crop needle (similar for lizards but I'd get a vet or vet nurse to show you how to this safely to be sure you know how to do it for your beardie) , this way you get the food directly into the lizards stomache (BUT it's got be done gently).
These syringes are useful to give thick slurries
https://www.petandgarden.com.au/bird-feeders-waterers/1525-reusable-feeding-syringes.html , the large bore hole allows easier feeding , these are designed for easy cleaning and thick slurries (Herpaboost is a thick slurry).
I don't think the Fluker's product will be good enough, your better options are
Oxbow Carnivore Care :
http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/products/type/detail?object=1609
VetaFarm HerpaBoost (it is available in your country) :
http://vetafarm.com/products/reptiles/herpaboost/
VetaFarm Crittacare :
http://vetafarm.com/products/reptiles/crittacare-reptile/
Reptoboost :
http://www.vetark.co.uk/pages/Reptoboost.aspx
These are all formulated by practicing vets specifically for reptiles who are sick or injured, can't say the same for the Fluker's junk.