Question about relocation stress/runny stool

[Sheranne]

After my first beardie died in September, I now have a male juvie. I had him a couple of weeks before taking him and a stool sample to the vet. He had pinworms and coccida, and was treated for both. He did very well during the treatment; never lost his appetite at all. About a week later, his stools were still pretty mushy, so I took another sample in. The levels were still elevated, but the vet told me to try dusting his crickets with Bene-Bac powder for a week or two. This helped tremendously and his stools looked great. This weekend, we moved him to a bigger tank. Monday he started a massive shed, and yesterday and today he had very loose and messy stools.

Can relocation stress and/or the shed be causing the loose stools, or are his parasite levels back up? Should I wait a few days or take a sample back to the vet tomorrow?

He has lost 9 grams since Saturday. He is still eating well. He gets daily baths and doesn't look dehydrated. I am going out tonight to get him some Pedialyte just in case. He weighs 144 grams, and is 13 inches long.

I am very paranoid after losing my first beardie and want to do everything I can to make sure my new boy is healthy!

 

[Gail]

stress can cause the parasite level to increase. I'd have another fecal done and treat again until all clear. You can still give the bene bac during treatment.

 

[Sheranne]

I talked to the vet's office, and they advised me to bring in a sample. I am happy to do it, but not so happy to pay the $57 for the third time. :wink: I think that is pretty expensive for a fecal, but I trust this vet, and that is the most important thing.