Dogstar5988
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Hello, I recently realized that my UBV exposure had been insufficient. I was using a 10.0 T8 at over 10 inches away so my beardie has probably not been getting enough. I just switched (about 5 days ago) to a 10.0 T5 and upgraded to a 22" bulb/fixture with a build in reflector (from Calorina Custom Cages). His basking spot is now 12" from the bulb. Anyway he has been acting kind of lethargic and not very interested in food and having loose stool prompting a vet visit. They gave him de-worming meds and his stools are good again but still lethargic and not wanting to eat. He won't touch his salads and only takes roaches reluctantly (maybe 2-3 a day). I am worried he could be getting dehydrated from not eating much so am starting to give him water with a syringe. He will take water if a add some crushed blueberry to it so I have been dripping that on his nose and he licks it up. My questions are; Do you think he could be still lethargic from lack of UVB and it will take time for him to perk up? And with dripping this water how much should I aim for him to drink a day? The syringe I have is 1ml.