Very very underweight bearded dragon

[AHBD]

Yes, it's a relief that it was only .35 ml, but still was unnecessary and that may have caused his refusal to take anything from the syringe now. If he'll take a few superworms that's fine but no more than that at a time, but if you can get other insects do so ASAP. Any insects should be given a few at a time, and try to offer the softest or freshly shed ones.

 

[syoung27]

Maybe if you can get a hold of some reptiworms, they're pretty soft and generally small, also know as phoenix worms i believe - they are loaded with calcium and goodness. . The shop i buy them from calls them soldier worms. Superworms can be pretty lengthy, if they're not chewed well could be harmful, although you can cut the heads off because they do bite so if they're not well chewed that could be problematic for the intestine..then in half if need be.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is your dragon doing today, did he eat anything for you? Let us know how things are coming along with him. I hope he is feeling better soon & starts eating more.

Tracie

 

[djdobro]

Did baths during the weekend and force feeding without a syringe, manually placing food inside, but its pretty hard. Today he was trying to spit out most of the veggies. I was using turnip tops and lettuce, which i have seen him eat. The supers i had given him earlier came out half undigested.
It's getting hard and harder.

 

[AHBD]

Sorry to hear that it's not going well . Have you tried any of the other feeder insects that you said were available ?

He is apparently pretty ill for some reason, without an experienced reptile vet to get to the underlying issue he may just go downhill....but don't stop trying. It's obvious that you care very much for him.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Have you considered using baby food for him right now, to help out since he doesn't seem to be digesting the feeders very well? You can try that to see if he will lick any food off of the end of his nose, because he does need the nutrition right now since he isn't eating much.
How are his colors, is his beard darkened at all?

Tracie

 

[djdobro]

Have tried baby food and he didn't like. His current state isn't very good either. The dragon is getting fussier with food each day. Tried mango but didn't seem to be interested in it or anything else for that matter.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I am sorry you are having so much trouble getting him healthy.
Has he gained any weight at all yet?
Even if he doesn't like the babyfood, it's important to try to get some nutrition into him. Did you try the chicken or turkey baby food mixed with squash or sweet potatoes? You can also look for some critical care powdered food by Oxbow. Your vet may have some also, that you could get, too.
Is he basking any right now?

Tracie

 

[djdobro]

I have tried all kind of purees and meat available to me and they've all had the same result: dislike... He is fussier and just over all difficult to force feed now, so I haven't in the past 2-3 days, just food in the dish. I tried searching for Oxbow but nothing. The bills are also starting to stack up (bare in mind I am student) for an animal that is essentially not mine. I honestly doubt the vet has any, though, since supplies of ANYTHING here is just awful...
As I am writing this he is basking but have hardly ever seen him do it. Only after eating or placing him back in the terrarium. His current weight is 144, the same as 2-3 weeks ago.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Ok, well at least he is basking. You could try looking for some beardie pellets or beardie bites that should most likely be available in most pet stores. You can fill the bowl & moisten them with water or a diluted fruit juice like apple or grape, until they are kind of softened a little bit.
Do you leave the greens/veggies out for him daily as well?
How are his colors looking?

Tracie

 

[BertieTheBeardie]

Hi
with the lettuce, they can eat it but it has no nutritional value so maybe try chicory/endive which has no side effects from him eating lots of it and can also be fed daily to him and has nutritional value, try waxworms bearded dragons love them,
I hope he is better soon x has he been eating? I hope this helps

 

[djdobro]

I would like to thank everyone that pitched in and helped me out with my attempt of giving life back to a misscared for animal. Everyone was very nice and supportive. But as it seems I had picked up the beardie too late.
On Thursday the day had come... the bearded dragon passed away. He was on his basking spot laying on his rock, not moving as usual for bit too long. So i thought id check on him and he was stiffened up. I am sorry didn't write earlier due to country holidays.

 

[AHBD]

I'm so sorry....he was really in bad shape from the time you got him. You really tried so hard to help him, and my sympathy goes out to you.