my bearded dragon is sick i think he has Terminal Ingestion becuase i have been feeding him big mealworms the guys at petco said it was okay to feed ajuvinile them but they where wrong please help me
2007-12-26 08:59:08 · 5 answers · asked by ben k 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
If i we're you i'd bathe him in luke warm water, it usually fixes the problem if not i'd go to a reptile vet.
2007-12-26 09:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the warm baths. While you are doing so, rub the right side of his belly towards the tail slowly and firmly. Also, feed him a couple of drops of olive oil. This is a natural laxative, so it will make it easier for him to poop.
He needs extra hydration, and it would probably be best not to feed him solids so that they don't add to the impaction he has. This is what you should do to feed and hydrate him: Get sugar free chicken flavored baby food, Gatorade, and water. In a small dish mix equal amounts of Gatorade and water, then add the chicken baby food. Feed him this mixture in an eye dropper. This will give him the nutrients he needs, but it is also really easy to digest and it will keep him hydrated. The more hydrated he is, the easier it is for him to go to the bathroom.
I agree with the vet appointment as well, he should get one soon.
2007-12-26 10:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Akeath 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bathe him in warm water and rub his tummy. also once he poops stick to smalle crix and veggies for a while. another good food item at petco are bearded dragon bites give the lil guy like 5 a day from ur hand also helps him get used to u
2007-12-26 09:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by Khaos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT use CRUSHED WALNUT SHELLS!!!!
These are very harmful for your beardie. They can cause impaction (which he already apparently has!) AND the sharp edges will cut the insides of his intestines. Keep him on a solid substrate such as paper towels, non-adhesive shelf liner or tiles.
Don't listen to anything a pet store employee says about how to care for a reptile. They are severely misinformed.
Please visit http://www.beardeddragon.org for care sheets on how to properly care for your dragon and visit their message boards for advice on your current problem. You can get loads of great advice from experienced handlers there.
2007-12-27 00:03:09 · answer #4 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
watch your substrate, use the crushed walnut shells.soak in warm water..
2007-12-26 13:37:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋