shmoomunchkin
Hatchling Member
- Beardie name(s)
- Scooby
He had his first stool yesterday with some mucous in it (first odd stool ever, and the rest have been normal)...the doctor said that the level was "high".Does Scooby have any symptoms? Honestly, if not, and you haven't started the medications, I wouldn't...
The body is more than capable of taking care of itself when its healthy. We don't even recommend treating for most parasites in healthy dragons when the parasite count is low.
Sometimes, medicating causes more harm than good.
-Brandon
I have non adhesive shelf liner that I can easily replace, and I typically do every two weeks. I probably should do it at least once a week?Hi there
Just a quick thought regarding cleaning - what kind of flooring do you use in his enclosure?
I feel like it effects so much, with all the different substrate options that are available - like how easy or complicated a full on disinfect deep clean can be, as well as how easy or complicated your daily cleaning / maintenance can be.
Thinking more on your point...medical providers do tend to have a knee jerk reaction to abnormalities that healthy beings can heal from.Does Scooby have any symptoms? Honestly, if not, and you haven't started the medications, I wouldn't...
The body is more than capable of taking care of itself when its healthy. We don't even recommend treating for most parasites in healthy dragons when the parasite count is low.
Sometimes, medicating causes more harm than good.
-Brandon
Yes, and many also feel an obligation to do something, even if it's not needed. It's a dangerous mindset. Not all vets have it, but we see many on this board that do.Thinking more on your point...medical providers do tend to have a knee jerk reaction to abnormalities that healthy beings can heal from.
Thank you so much Brandon! I am with you about providers thinking they need to do SOMETHING if you are paying a visit.Yes, and many also feel an obligation to do something, even if it's not needed. It's a dangerous mindset. Not all vets have it, but we see many on this board that do.
Spirochetes isn't really something we see tested for very often. I can't recall ever seeing it tested for to be honest. It's not typically what would be looked for/found in a normal fecal float exam.
Remember, just like humans, beardies can have one-off odd poos. It doesn't many anything is wrong. It's only when the odd poo becomes consistent that we typically recommended looking into an underlying cause.
I get that you are concerned due to the unfortunate circumstances with your last dragon, but that isn't your fault, and there really wasn't anything you could do.
If this were my dragon, I would hold off on the medications. However, it's not my dragon, and whichever choice you pick, you'll have people here to help you out along the way
-Brandon
Thank you. My family over-ruled me. The drug is metronidazole, and he is still eating like a piglet after two doses.What I've encountered every single time I've given meds to my beardies is that they lose their appetite. I have struggled to get them to eat normally again every time. Also I've read so many threads here of others having the same issue, I'm of a mindset that unless there's obvious symptoms meds should be administered with extreme caution.
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