Rock Hard Pee

[CateAndMax]

What does it mean if my bearded dragon's pee is rock hard? Occasionally, some of or all of her pee will be rock solid. I'm just wondering if this is normal or if this is an indication of anything.

 

[CooperDragon]

Does it have a chalky consistency? That usually indicates dehydration. Try offering her some water by dripping it on her nose from a dropper or syringe and see if she licks it up.

 

[CateAndMax]

Does it have a chalky consistency? That usually indicates dehydration. Try offering her some water by dripping it on her nose from a dropper or syringe and see if she licks it up.

Not that I could tell? But I'm not quite sure. I do know that she NEVER drinks water. I mean, I've never seen her drink; Not in her water dish or her bath. She gets her water fix primarily by baths and from misting her greens.

 

[CooperDragon]

She won't get water from her bath unless she drinks from it. You can try flicking at the water to create some movement and get her interest. The fresh greens are a good source of hydration as are bugs that have been well hydrated on fresh veges. Her urate may be hard temporarily but if it continues just drop some water on her nose and see if she licks it up.

 

[CateAndMax]

Her vet, as well as other dragon owners told me that her body will absorb water while in the bath. She won't drink water no matter how many times I drop some on her nose. She doesn't care. She'll just leave it there lol.

 

[CooperDragon]

Absorbing water through their vents is an old myth. They get water from food and in the wild they'll tilt their head forward and stand up on their legs to let rain drip down their nose so they can lick it up. If she doesn't want to lick the water, that's OK. As long as her bugs are well hydrated and she's getting some fresh veges (especially items like squash with a high water content) that should be enough. Keep offering the drops of water for her but don't be forceful with it. She'll take some if she wants it.

 

[CateAndMax]

Okay, will do! Thank you!