clayandgizmo
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My yearling bearded dragon has completely stopped eating. He's become lazy and quite skinny. I've force fed him some veggies and crickets because I was worried. He isn't dehydrated, and drinks when I put a droplet on his nose. I've tried everything- egg, his favorite veggies, crickets, etc. He just won't eat. He's showing no signs of stress (no black bear, stress marks) and he reacts to soft tail-pinches and turning him on his back temporarily. I'm extremely worried and I want the best for him. Should I see a vet? Could he be going into brumation? Please help!
(P.S. his cage conditions are correct, temperature, uv, etc.)
2 Days Update: I've started syringe feeding Digit Ferber 2nd Stage Butternut Squash Baby Food, and I've managed to get him to eat 5ML of it at night. He really enjoys it and doesn't resist the feeding. Hopefully with some food in his belly I can get a feces sample from him to take to the vet. (I tried putting him in a warm bath, but he had nothing to give.) I gave him another 2ML this morning and he finished that as well. I'm gonna try offering solids every day, but I have no hopes he'll eat them anytime soon if it's true he has a parasite. My father talked to our vet and we're taking Digit in for an examination ASAP. Hopefully tonight. I'll keep you guys updated! (4/24/18)
(P.S. his cage conditions are correct, temperature, uv, etc.)
2 Days Update: I've started syringe feeding Digit Ferber 2nd Stage Butternut Squash Baby Food, and I've managed to get him to eat 5ML of it at night. He really enjoys it and doesn't resist the feeding. Hopefully with some food in his belly I can get a feces sample from him to take to the vet. (I tried putting him in a warm bath, but he had nothing to give.) I gave him another 2ML this morning and he finished that as well. I'm gonna try offering solids every day, but I have no hopes he'll eat them anytime soon if it's true he has a parasite. My father talked to our vet and we're taking Digit in for an examination ASAP. Hopefully tonight. I'll keep you guys updated! (4/24/18)