How to know if your bearded dragon is constipated?

How to know if your bearded dragon is constipated?

After the warm water flush, the dragon is placed on the ground and will usually pass a mucus-coated, hard, white-to-yellow mass of urates in a few minutes. This will be shortly followed by an often large amount of feces.

What does it look like when a bearded dragon is impacted?

Other common indications of bearded dragon impaction are weight loss, inability to walk around as normal, conspicuous lugging of the hind limbs, subtle shaking of the legs and the spitting up of consumed food. Some impacted bearded dragons also develop tiny protrusions around their spines.

How to treat impaction or constipation in bearded dragons?

Enemas (consult your veterinarian) Surgery (consult your veterinarian) Of course, the best way to stop this condition from occurring in bearded dragons is simple prevention. Understanding what causes impaction or constipation in bearded dragons is the first step in preventing it from occurring or reoccurring.

When to take your bearded dragon to the vet?

So, if you believe your bearded dragon might be sick, please consult a veterinarian as soon as possible. If your bearded dragon hasn’t had a bowel movement in a couple days or a week, you’ll definitely want to start considering what could be backing them up…

Why does my bearded dragon not go to the bathroom?

If you notice that your pet has not gone to the bathroom for at least three days or more (especially a week), impaction is most likely the cause. Also, pay attention to your bearded dragon’s stools.

Why is my bearded dragon not eating anything?

Impaction occurs when your bearded dragon is not able to “pass” something they’ve eaten. The most common causes of impaction are using the wrong substrate (such as loose particle substrates), feeders that are too large or contain hard shells, and inadequate tank temps.

What to do if your bearded dragon is constipated?

A reasonable supportive care plan for a constipated bearded dragon includes intracoelomic nonlactated fluids (1 part Normosol, 1 part of 0.45% NaCl, and 2.5% Dextrose) at a rate of 20 mL/kg every 24 to 72 hours, depending on state of dehydration.

What should I do about bearded dragon constipation?

Veterinarian Treatments for Bearded Dragon Impaction Rehydration. The vet may try to rehydrate your bearded dragon by soaking in it in warm, shallow water between 30 minutes to two hours. Laxatives. Enemas. Surgical Intervention.

What is impaction in bearded dragons?

Impaction is a serious condition in which a bearded dragon’s digestive track is unable to fully pass bowel movements due to a blockage of either a solid or semi-solid mass.