Is it normal for a bearded dragon to stop eating?

Is it normal for a bearded dragon to stop eating?

One of the telltale signs that shedding is approaching is a sudden loss of appetite with no apparent changes in the Bearded Dragon’s health. Some beardies may stop eating completely. This can be alarming for many pet owners—understandably so. Still, this change in appetite is entirely normal.

Why is my bearded dragon not moving its back legs?

Another possible reason why your bearded dragon is not moving its front or back legs is because of impaction. Your bearded dragon might become impacted with food (feeder insects or salad pieces that are too large), substrate (loose substrate such as sand, pebbles, coco fiber, shells) and other small objects.

How can I tell if my bearded dragon is shedding?

One of the telltale signs that shedding is approaching is a sudden loss of appetite with no apparent changes in the bearded dragon’s health. Some beardies may stop eating completely. This can be alarming for many pet owners—understandably so. Still, this change in appetite is entirely normal.

When to take a baby bearded dragon to the vet?

Juvenile and baby bearded dragons need to eat more often (see the chart in the section above). Technically, they can go weeks without eating, but this is only in the direst of circumstances. I recommend with babies (0-3 months) taking your beardy to the vet after 3 days of not eating and juveniles (3-12 months) after 1 week of not eating.

Why does my bearded dragon have trouble walking?

If your bearded dragon is suffering from a Metabolic Bone disease, it will have trouble walking. MBD is caused due to lack of vitamin D3 and/or calcium in the body. Wrong lighting, liver disease, malnutrition, feeding wrong foods and lack of gut-loading + dusting live food are main causes of MBD.

What to do if your baby bearded dragon is not eating?

Bringing a baby bearded dragon home is an exciting time for all involved, however, if your baby bearded dragon isn’t eating then this can quite quickly become a worrying time.

What kind of day does a bearded dragon have?

Bearded dragons are active lizards and they spend their days walking around the tank, eating or hunting for food, climbing, basking and generally exploring. But sometimes, your bearded dragon might become lethargic due to different reasons.

Why does my bearded dragon have no appetite?

Small changes can sometimes be enough to cause this, such as changes in diet, temperature, or lighting. Larger changes such as a new tank or a relocation can also cause a lack of appetite in your dragon.