Possible bloating after brumation?

[krjake]

Hi,

Our five year old bearded dragon just came out of brumation last week. She brumated for probably four weeks, although I didn't keep exact track. She has not been interested in eating although she has basked in different spots in her tank so she is alert and moving around.

I've attached some photos to see if you think she looks bloated. I don't think she pooped before brumating. She did not come out to eat, and we haven't historically taken her out to soak - but will from now on. (I understand there are differing opinions on whether to do this but it sounds like it's best to do so.)

Her sides look different but I think it's the way she's laying on the log, and she's been shedding and there's a bit left on her tail. We don't feel anything hard when we feel her belly. I have soaked her twice - she moved around a bit but did not drink any water.

We do have a vet she sees and an appointment set up for next week, his earliest, but want to be doing what we need to before then.

Temp under the basking light (powersun) is 105, humidity is 31%. The other end has the 10.0 ReptiSun.

Thanks
Shannon

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[KarrieRee]

She looks ok her appetite may take awhile to come back been reading several post people are saying their dragons coming out of brumation are not eating -- keep offering her food and keep her hydrated --- however the substrate is loose -- it looks like a lot of loose rock -- I would be changing that out -- too much risk for impaction -- what size tank do you have her in? And you have a Reptisun 10.0 tube I am thinking? T 5 or the T 8
Karrie