When to have a fecal done?

[KristineM]

I'm just wondering in general, really. We haven't had any issues. Batman is 11 weeks old and we have had him for 9 of those weeks. Is it advised to have a fecal done at some point just to be positive of his health even without any cause for concern? If so, should it be at a certain age?

 

[KristineM]

I'm sorry...this probably should have been posted in general discussions since I don't have an actual health concern. I apologize!!

 

[zandi202]

I would wait until your beardie has settles before getting a fecal done. When they are still going through relocation stress, the worm count can be higher than normal.

 

[daner923]

It's good to get one done about now (2 months) after getting a new beardie, and then getting one at least annually, if not every 6 months thereafter.

 

[KristineM]

I was sort of feeling like it was time. Goodness, I HOPE he's done with relocation stress! He's been here almost 10 weeks!! Honestly, he seemed to settle immediately anyway

 

[zandi202]

Lol, I didn't even notice that you mentioned how long you have owned him.

 

[KristineM]

Haha! I know He was quite young when he came to us. Just under 2 weeks. Thanks to this site and everyone here...he's alive! Also, happy and healthy

 

[zandi202]

And handsome!

 

[KristineM]

Awww, thanks Zandi!! Yours are all beautiful too, even the one that scares me

 

[KristineM]

I almost forgot that I meant to ask another question haha! To have a decal done just for a check up...do I have to find a special vet and is it going to cost a whole lot of $$$???

 

[daner923]

Depends on the vet. Call around. Otherwise you can send a sample to the ladies at beardeddragon.co. There's instructions on their site. I think it's $5 a sample.

 

[Araneae]

I had a fecal check earlier this year on my water dragon it was only $10 at my vet. I would think any clinic could check it with no problem.

 

[zandi202]

I have talked to multiple vets and they said it depends on the test that they want to run. Around me it can be anywhere from $35-$50.

 

[KristineM]

I've seen that Cheryl? does fecals and it's very cheap. I just figured maybe it was for emergencies only or if I felt my dragon was sick. I will call around tomorrow morning

I'm going to share this here, as I have shared it in "Health" as well. I'm looking for opinions. My guy has shed everything but 3 legs and his head. It's been about 2 weeks from the initial start and his leg has looked like this for 7 days. I was told it could be normal for the swelling to come with shedding but to watch his toe. Any ideas? Is it a tough shed or do you think he may have hurt himself?

HIS right arm compared to HIS left arm (left has already shed but his right has me worried)

 

[zandi202]

Give him a bath and use a soft toothbrush to help it loosen up. Also, rub 100% coco butter on it a few times throughout the day as many days as it takes. That'll help.