There is hope out there for dragons who don't eat

[beagle lover]

7 months ago Puff stopped eating. She has been averaging 1-2 superworms a week during that time and lost around 30-40 grams in weight. I took her to the vet and he found nothing wrong. I tried feeding her crickets, super worms, horn worms, butter worms, phoenix worms, roaches, etc.... I tried acidophiliz and jump start and nothing worked. I just kept trying every other day or so to see if she would eat and I kept soaking her to make sure she wouldn't get dehydrated. Well now she's eating again, it's like someone flipped a switch and she is munching stuff down like it's going out of style. So keep trying and maybe you will succeed too. Best of luck to all out there whose beardies suddenly decided to go on a diet.

 

[citrusdragon]

If its not brumation, I would be sure to bath regularly in case of mild dehydration.

There is Reptaid. It is an all natural supplement I have used successfully for appetite stimulation.
There are a few threads on this forum and others regarding safety and use.

http://www.chameleonsnorthwest.com/reptaid4.htm

Check it out, you can call Eliot or Sandy @ chameleons northwest they are very helpful and will address any concerns.

Good luck

Jeff

 

[terabith]

another tip -> i over-cook veggies in the microwave, blend it up into as much of a paste as i can manage, and force feed through a syringe (after adding calcium/vd supplement of course). my beardie does a lot better through the winter stubbornness with that strategy.