Reddish color in Urate

[Bweiser18]

Hello. My beardie went to the bathroom today and had some what appears to be blood in her urate today. Just checking to see what this could be? It was a little more runny stool this time around. She has been acting a little different the last few weeks. I assumed she’s getting ready to hibernate. She’s been acting more lazy and not wanting to bask. I did feed her 2 reddish/purple grapes the other day.

 

[Bweiser18]

 

[Linzloohoo]

I’m no expert but to me those symptoms would indicate parasites. Hopefully someone more experienced can weigh in.

 

[CooperDragon]

Sometimes the urate comes out looking that way and it's not necessarily a problem. It looks a bit dry so it could be some dehydration. You may want to offer drops of water on her nose to lick up. Offering hydrating foods like squash and other fresh veges may also be helpful.

 

[Claudiusx]

Hi there,

It doesnt look like blood to me but it's hard to tell from pictures really.
I agree with cooper though, some extra hydration will definitely help her.

How exactly is she acting different?

-Brandon

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That definitely isn't blood, but just a normal off color that they can often get from supplementation
or from foods, etc. Have you given her any different types of foods lately?
What types of supplements do you currently give her right now?

Tracie