shedding side effects?

[Hiedi]

he has diarrhea not sure if that can happen while shedding or maybe something else

 

[xp29]

Is it ungodly smelly? If so take a sample in to a vet and have a fecal done, it could be parasites. Don't let the vet do an enama, it's insanely dangerous. Collect it yourself and take it in within 24 hours.
If it isn't smelly your dragon could just be well hydrated. If they are really good on hydration the poop can be watery. If it presists take a fecal in to the vet.

 

[Hiedi]

Is it ungodly smelly? If so take a sample in to a vet and have a fecal done, it could be parasites. Don't let the vet do an enama, it's insanely dangerous. Collect it yourself and take it in within 24 hours.
If it isn't smelly your dragon could just be well hydrated. If they are really good on hydration the poop can be watery. If it presists take a fecal in to the vet.

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[Claudiusx]

he has diarrhea not sure if that can happen while shedding or maybe something else

Yes it can.

Shedding is a stressful time for dragons and will sometimes cause changes in stools.

-Brandon

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That can be normal, yes but as suggested, if that does continue I would recommend getting
a fecal done, too just to be sure he doesn't have worms or parasites causing the issues.

Tracie

 

[Dinky26]

Is there anything that can help this process along?
I’ve seen a shedding supplement for when they are shedding. Will this help at all?

@Drache613 @Claudiusx

 

[Dinky26]

Also is it a good idea to bathe them daily when shedding to help get the dead skin off?

 

[xp29]

I use the shed ease on Zen when he has a particularly hard shed, it seens to help.
I don't recommend daily baths, it can dry out their skin, but also if they don't get completely dry it could cause bacteria or fungus to start in their scales.

 

[KarrieRee]

Also is it a good idea to bathe them daily when shedding to help get the dead skin off?

No daily baths please-- let the dragons shed do it's thing- just make sure he has something to rub on in the tank-- after the shed gets to a crackly dry peely shed take a soft baby toothbrush and gently brush him -- mist him first this will pull the loose stuff off

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is the shedding process coming along for him? I hope it's progressing for him, so he starts
to feel better!

Tracie

 

[Dinky26]

He was looking pretty rough last night, I need to go check on him now this morning.

No daily baths please-- let the dragons shed do it's thing- just make sure he has something to rub on in the tank-- after the shed gets to a crackly dry peely shed take a soft baby toothbrush and gently brush him -- mist him first this will pull the loose stuff off

Okay thanks I thought that might not be a good idea.
Is a medium toothbrush good enough for brushing them?

 

[xp29]

Just brush the underside of your arm, anything that isn't uncomfortable for you should be ok for them.