Potty Schedule

[CateAndMax]

My Bearded Dragon Max had been going potty every other day up until almost a month ago. First it was 4 days before he went to the bathroom and the next time it was a week. I took him to the vet and they put him on a health food diet (a mixture of healthy foods, nutrients, vitamins, etc. that I administer with a syringe orally twice a day and a med/antibiotic to help him along bathroom wise). I stopped with the diet and med once he went potty on Saturday. He went again on Sunday, but hasn't since then. I've been trying to work more veggies into his diet (he is not a huge fan) at the advice of his doctor to help keep him regular. His substrate is carpet and his temps are regulated. I've been giving him soakings in a bath everyday and massaging his tummy. When they took an X-ray at the vet, they saw no sign of impaction. I'm wondering, how often should a bearded dragon be going to the bathroom? What's normal? How do I help keep him regular? Any advice or info is appreciated. Max is my first and only bearded dragon, so I want to learn as much as I can.

 

[destiny1998]

Hi. How old is he? If he's an adult it's not uncommon for them to not go for a couple of weeks. The older they get the less they go. I have one that goes for a couple of week without a bm then she'll go a few days later then another 2 weeks. Idk why it's just the way she goes.

 

[CateAndMax]

We got him when he was a baby at Petco in November? I'm not sure how old he was, but he was itty bitty

 

[destiny1998]

I'd say as long as you have the proper lights and temps and that he's 7 months he's probably just getting to where he won"t go everyday.