What do I do if my bearded dragon has diarrhea?

What do I do if my bearded dragon has diarrhea?

Whenever you see your bearded dragon has diarrhea, collect a small sample of it in a plastic bag and bring it to a veterinarian to be checked for parasites. Start soaking your bearded dragon in shallow warm water for 15 minutes a day to make sure it has enough to drink.

Why is my bearded dragons poop white and runny?

Hard and chalky urates can indicate that your bearded dragon is dehydrated. On the other hand, if the white part is runny, or if the poop is completely white and runny, it means that the beardie has had more than enough hydration. If the beardie looks dehydrated, provide it with some water to drink or for soaking in.

Do bearded dragons like to be petted?

In our vast experience owning and dealing with bearded dragons, they do enjoy being petted as long as they’re properly socialized to being handled. For evidence, take a look at how a bearded dragon tends to close its eyes and relax when petted.

Why does my bearded dragon have watery poop?

Bearded Dragon Runny Poop Diarrhea can severely dehydrate a bearded dragon. Diet changes, bad diet and parasites are the three biggest reasons for bearded dragon diarrhea. Runny poop can also indicate parasites. The most common way bearded dragons get parasites is from the insects they eat.

What does watery bearded dragon poop mean?

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Runny poop means that your beardie has diarrhea, particularly if your pet is going frequently. The two most common reasons for diarrhea in dragons are diet (overhydration) and parasites (most commonly, coccidia). Overhydration is usually caused by feeding your bearded dragon too many leafy greens, fruits or horn worms.

Why does my bearded dragon have a lot of poop?

As you might already know, the texture of the poop is a good indicator of the bearded dragon’s health. In this instance, if the poop is runny, your bearded dragon might be suffering from digestive issues especially diarrhea. But what causes runny poop in bearded dragons? Generally, when a bearded dragon poop is runny, he/she might have diarrhea.

What should I do if my bearded dragon has diarrhea?

Feed the bearded dragon a proper diet and avoid feeding lettuce. Lettuce consists mainly of water and contains little nutritional value. It can also cause diarrhea, which leads to dehydration. Internal parasites can come from feeder insects that are raised in unsanitary conditions.

What are the signs of an unhealthy bearded dragon?

Soft or runny stool could be a sign that your bearded dragon has a possible internal parasite or an inadequate diet. Feeding a bearded dragon lettuce can cause a runny stool and cause malnutrition. A yellow tinged urate (the end of the poop that is usually white) can be a sign of dehydration.

What kind of food does a bearded dragon eat?

In contrast, adult bearded dragons need more greens than insects. Their diet should compose of about 70-80% greens and only 20-30% insects. Another important thing to consider is the water that your bearded dragon is drinking. Tap water can be fine.

What to do if a bearded dragon has diarrhea?

Whenever you see your bearded dragon has diarrhea, collect a small sample of it in a plastic bag and bring it to a veterinarian to be checked for parasites. Start soaking your bearded dragon in shallow warm water for 15 minutes a day to make sure it has enough to drink.

How can you tell if a bearded dragon has a parasite?

These parasites only become a problem for beardies when their count gets too high. If the urates (the end piece of poop that is usually white) on your bearded dragon’s stool are red or orangeish in color, this essentially confirms the presence of a parasite.

Is it normal for a bearded dragon to poop a lot?

PRO TIP: Most bearded dragons have parasites in their system to some degree. However, these parasites don’t always present any issues and many vets won’t consider treatment unless obvious health side effects are present (i.e. lethargy, runny stool, weight loss, etc.).

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.